Latest Mining Licences News

Emerald Resources has announced a 27% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Memot Gold Project in Cambodia, now totaling 1.7 million ounces of gold, with full permitting in place to begin development this year.

Astral Resources reports strong high-grade gold assay results from recent drilling at its Feysville and Mandilla projects in Western Australia, highlighting significant extensions beyond current resource models and advancing development prospects.

Wia Gold advances its Kokoseb Gold Project with a Definitive Feasibility Study on track for completion in late 2026, supported by strong drilling results and strategic divestment of Côte d’Ivoire assets. Leadership changes signal a new phase for the company.

MRG Metals has completed its acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, adding a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa to its portfolio. This move significantly boosts the company’s exposure to critical minerals essential for emerging technologies.

Astral Resources has reported significant progress in its Mandilla Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling outcomes and a $65 million capital raise to fund development. The company is on track for a Final Investment Decision in September 2026, aiming for first gold production by the end of 2027.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Aurum Resources has taken a major step forward at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire by lodging three mining licence applications covering over 570 square kilometres, setting the stage for a busy 2026 with extensive drilling and resource updates.

Globe Metals & Mining has issued over 56 million shares to Director Bo Tan, settling nearly all of an outstanding loan and achieving a fully debt-free status. This financial milestone positions the company strongly for advancing its Kanyika Niobium Project.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Metals Australia reports highly anomalous copper, cobalt, zinc, and bismuth geochemical results from initial drilling at Warrego East, Northern Territory, suggesting potential for deeper Tennant Creek-style copper-gold deposits.

Variscan Mines has secured government approval for its Preliminary Mining Plan, enabling critical pre-works and trial mining at the San Jose Mine in Spain. This milestone accelerates the company’s strategy to restart production with minimal capital expenditure.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the rights to explore the expansive As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic expansion into a high-potential mining district aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions.