Latest Mining Licencing News

Strata Minerals is set to begin its first drilling program at the Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting high-grade shallow gold mineralisation along a 1km strike zone. The company aims to validate historical results and explore near-term mining potential on granted licences.

Middle Island Resources has identified significant lead and zinc soil anomalies at the Tisovik target within its Bobija Project in Serbia, highlighting promising exploration potential in a historically mined area. Assay results reveal high-grade mineralisation footprints extending over 1.5km, setting the stage for further investigation.

Emerald Resources has secured full development and operational permits for its Memot Gold Project in Cambodia, alongside an extension of the Okvau Gold Mine agreement to support underground mining. These approvals mark a pivotal step in the company’s expansion plans in Southeast Asia.

EcoGraf Limited has revealed a comprehensive expansion study for its Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to increase production from 73,000 to 390,000 tonnes per annum over the next decade. This growth underpins the company’s strategy to supply its proprietary HFfree® purification facilities across key global lithium-ion battery markets.

Middle Island Resources has reported strong channel sampling results from the historic Bobija Mine in Serbia, confirming significant gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation. The company has completed its Phase 1 drilling program, with assay results expected soon.

Genmin Limited has made significant progress on its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with PowerChina submitting competitive engineering and construction proposals and the company securing A$15 million in director-related loans during the quarter.

Botala Energy has made significant strides in developing its Serowe coal bed methane project in Botswana, securing a $1.5 million placement and government interest to address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

Variscan Mines secures key regulatory approval and expands its zinc exploration footprint with a major historic drillhole acquisition, backed by a $2.25 million capital raise.

Verity Resources reports robust Phase 1 drilling results at its Monument Gold Project, secures full ownership of Botswana copper-silver assets, and confirms significant rare earth mineralisation in Brazil, underpinning its growth strategy.

Globe Metals & Mining advances its Kanyika Niobium Project with a regulatory extension, licence expansion to new critical minerals, and a significant capital raise, positioning the company for its next development phase.

VHM Limited has secured approval for its Cultural Heritage Management Plan at the Goschen Project, clearing a vital regulatory hurdle and enabling formal lodgement of its Work Plan to progress development.

Strata Minerals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia’s Laverton Province, aiming to fast-track exploration with drilling planned for late 2025. The project boasts historical high-grade gold intercepts and a granted mining licence, positioning Strata for near-term resource development.