Latest Mining Licencing News

Tolu Minerals Limited reports steady progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine, advancing a major mine expansion project targeting 500 tonnes per day production by the first quarter of 2027. Key infrastructure developments, drilling expansion, and processing plant refurbishments underpin the company’s growth strategy.

Infinity Metals has completed drilling at its Cobungra Gold-Copper-Silver Project in Victoria, confirming mineralisation over a 2km strike, while awaiting regulatory feedback on its San Jose Lithium Mining Licence Application in Spain.

CuFe Ltd has raised $5.4 million through a strategic placement and upgraded its Tennant Creek resource to include valuable critical minerals, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign.

Toubani Resources has formalised a binding agreement with the Mali government, clearing the way for development of the Kobada Gold Project with a capped 35% state interest and regulatory certainty.

Emerald Resources NL reported solid December quarter gold production from its Okvau Gold Mine and significant resource upgrades at its Dingo Range and Memot projects, underpinning its growth trajectory.

MRG Metals has expanded its rare earth portfolio through the acquisition of the high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa, while also progressing key projects in Mozambique, signalling a diversified growth strategy in critical minerals.

Nagambie Resources and Alkane Resources have entered a binding agreement for a joint venture that could see Alkane invest up to $27.5 million to earn an 80% stake in Nagambie's key mining tenements, leveraging Alkane’s existing processing infrastructure to accelerate production.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the bid for the expansive As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in its global exploration strategy. Concurrently, drilling progresses at its Nevada Warrior Gold Project with results anticipated soon.

Evolution Energy Minerals has ramped up exploration at its Chikundo Copper Project while stabilising its finances and navigating regulatory hurdles in Tanzania. The company is preparing for drilling in 2026 despite a tight cash position.

Surefire Resources NL reported significant progress in its Western Australian exploration portfolio during the December 2025 quarter, highlighted by standout gold intercepts at Yidby and advancing development at the Victory Bore critical minerals project.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Sinowin Lithium, MRG Metals’ joint venture partner, aims to kick off production at the massive Corridor Sands Heavy Mineral Sands Project in Mozambique by March 2027, backed by significant early investment and regulatory approvals.