Latest Mining Licencing News

IRIS Metals has fortified its balance sheet with a A$5.5 million placement and is progressing towards an updated lithium-rubidium resource at Beecher while executing a farm-in deal for a tungsten project in Montana, reinforcing its diversified US critical minerals strategy.

Stellar Resources has pushed its Heemskirk Tin Project closer to development readiness, reporting a 41% increase in the Queen Hill resource and uncovering new high-grade tin mineralisation below the Severn deposit. The company also secured a key tailings facility agreement and maintains a strong cash position amid volatile tin prices.

EV Resources has confirmed a large-scale, shallow carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) antimony system at its Los Lirios project in Mexico, with 10 of 11 drill holes intersecting the mineralised limestone unit. The system extends over a 400m strike and remains open in multiple directions, advancing the company towards a maiden JORC resource estimate.

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.