Latest Mining Licencing News

EV Resources (ASX: EVR) pushes forward its Mexico Antimony Hub with 11 diamond drill holes completed at Los Lirios, a new near-surface vein discovered, and Tecomatlán plant refurbishment progressing toward a 2H 2026 start.

Nagambie Resources has completed all conditions precedent following strong shareholder approval for an earn-in joint venture with Alkane Resources, enabling Alkane to acquire up to an 80% interest through staged funding over five years.

Tivan Limited has initiated its 2026 exploration drilling program in central Australia targeting tungsten and fluorite mineralisation at the Molyhil and Sandover projects following regulatory and cultural heritage clearances.

Strata Minerals Limited has expanded its Zelica Gold Project corridor to approximately 9.5km through a strategic tenement acquisition and completed a 2,209m Phase 2 RC drilling program, with assay results expected within 4-6 weeks.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has obtained Foreign Direct Investment approval from the Spanish Government, a key regulatory milestone enabling the completion of its acquisition of the Penouta Tin-Tantalum Mine in Spain. The company anticipates finalising the acquisition this quarter, pending mining licence transfers.

Globe Metals & Mining’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi confirms robust economics, a 24-year mine life, and a strategic phased development approach.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.

Strata Minerals has launched a Phase 2 drilling program at its Zelica Gold Project, aiming to extend high-grade gold mineralisation and fast-track a maiden resource estimate. The recent acquisition of Zelica South expands the gold corridor to over 8km, enhancing exploration potential.

MRG Metals confirms robust rare earth oxide mineralisation at its Garies project in South Africa, hitting a peak 4.49% TREO over 6.6 metres. This breakthrough drilling result underscores the project's potential as a critical supplier of magnet rare earths vital for clean energy technologies.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Asian Battery Metals has exercised its option to acquire the Maikhan Uul Copper-Gold Project in southwestern Mongolia, adding a strategically significant asset to its portfolio with confirmed high-grade mineralisation and a long-term mining licence.