Latest Mining Licences News

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.

AKORA Resources has secured strong endorsement from Madagascar’s new government to upgrade its Bekisopa iron ore project licence from exploration to mining, paving the way for project advancement and investment.

Bayan Mining has locked in an exclusive worldwide licence for advanced rare earth processing technologies developed at Colorado School of Mines, promising higher recovery rates and lower costs for its Desert Star Project near Mountain Pass.

Torque Metals has raised $15 million in a placement led by top-tier global investors, setting the stage for an aggressive drilling campaign at its Paris Gold Project in Western Australia.