Latest Mining Licencing News

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward with a Final Investment Decision on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a $91.5 million institutional placement and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is on track for production by late 2026, backed by expanded mining licenses and a new owner-operator mining model.

Ark Mines secured a $4.5 million strategic investment from QIC to fast-track its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth Project, achieving key drilling and environmental milestones that pave the way for production by late 2027.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its global rare earths strategy with significant UK government funding, increased heavy rare earth oxide production, and a $15.6 million capital raise backed by a strategic US investor.

Strata Minerals has resumed diamond drilling at its Penny South Gold Project targeting extensions of known mineralisation and secured an option to acquire the Zelica Gold Project, enhancing its Western Australian portfolio.

Infinity Metals reports progress on its San Jose lithium mining license application in Spain while facing drilling delays and strategic shifts in its Australian gold-copper projects.

Ausgold Limited has acquired 240 hectares of key land, removing a major hurdle for its Katanning Gold Project and enabling expanded resource development and operational improvements.

Evolution Energy Minerals has fast-tracked its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to begin ore mining by late 2027 amid strong government partnership and advancing financing talks.

Ark Mines has secured Environmental Authority approval for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project in Queensland, marking a crucial step towards obtaining its Mining Licence. The company has also completed a major drilling program, setting the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.

VHM Limited has secured a significant offtake framework with Mitsui and a US$200 million financing interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key environmental approvals. These milestones set the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2026.

VHM Limited has significantly expanded its Exploration Target at the Goschen Project in Victoria, revealing a potential resource of up to 4 billion tonnes of ore rich in valuable heavy minerals and rare earths. This update underscores Goschen's emerging status as a major player in Australia's mineral sands sector.

Empire Resources has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource for its A-Zone deposit within the Yuinmery Project, adding significant copper and gold tonnage to its portfolio and opening new development avenues.

Titanium Sands Limited has locked in $800,000 in stage two funding to complete environmental studies and advance the Industrial Mining Licence for its Mannar Island Project in Sri Lanka, backed by strong government support.