Latest Mining Licences News

Rokeby Resources (ASX: RKB) has secured the high-grade Omeo Gold Project, renewed a key mining licence, and launched a drilling campaign at Sunnyside to upgrade historical gold resources while raising $4.34 million.

Sovereign Metals has unveiled a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Kasiya project, projecting a US$2.2 billion pre-tax NPV and positioning the mine as a critical non-Chinese supplier of rutile, graphite, and heavy rare earths to the US and allies.

Estrella Resources has delivered a 27,371-tonne manganese stockpile with nearly 5,000 tonnes grading above 49% Mn at Ira Miri and declared a maiden 621Mt JORC Inferred limestone resource at Werumata, underpinning its emerging Timor-Leste portfolio.

Astron Limited is progressing a $220 million senior debt facility for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026. The company’s joint venture partner Energy Fuels Inc. is expanding its rare earth supply chain with a $1.9 billion acquisition, while a revised Phase 2 study boosts the project’s combined NPV to $2.3 billion.

Aurum Resources has delivered a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming a large-scale, economically compelling gold development targeting first production in early 2028.

Prodigy Gold’s latest scoping study for the Hyperion Gold Project outlines a viable open pit operation with a 260,000-ounce production target and strong financial metrics. Meanwhile, exploration funding and ore sorting advances at Old Pirate support near-term development prospects.

Xingye Gold has intensified its push for Far East Gold shareholders to accept its unconditional takeover offer by 29 July 2026, highlighting unresolved project uncertainties and disputing Far East Gold’s own strategic disclosures.

Victory Metals has delivered a major processing breakthrough with a 59-fold upgrade to a 7.1% Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrate from its North Stanmore project, backed by strategic partnerships and government funding.

OZZ Resources moves closer to acquiring Sulphide Minerals and regaining ASX listing with a $5 million capital raise, while navigating legal challenges on key tenements.

Adavale Resources has uncovered six additional near-mine gold prospects adjacent to its London-Victoria Gold Mine, strengthening its Parkes Thrust Project pipeline ahead of a resource update scheduled for September 2026.

Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B in Botswana has successfully completed hydraulic stimulation and entered commercial production testing, marking a critical step toward establishing gas flow rates above 70 GJ/day.

Minbos Resources has secured A$4 million in a discounted placement to fund key milestones at its Cabinda Phosphate Project, including mining commencement and plant construction progress.