Latest Mining Licencing News

MRG Metals Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the granting of the Corridor Central mining licence in Mozambique and is progressing exploration and joint venture development, while metallurgical testwork in Zimbabwe signals potential new opportunities.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining’s March quarter was marked by a breakthrough Lighthorse gold discovery at the Pinjin Project, confirmed by RC drilling and supported by a strengthened balance sheet. The company is poised to expand exploration across its Laverton Tectonic Zone tenure.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Botala Energy has secured a mining licence for its Serowe CBM Project and signed a binding LNG offtake agreement with South Africa’s SCAW, marking a pivotal step toward commercial production and regional energy supply.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million loan mandate for the Epanko Graphite Mine, expanded mining licences, and progress in purification technology and community initiatives.

Aurum Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its Boundiali and BM tenements, advances a 100,000m drilling campaign, and completes key tenement acquisitions to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in Côte d'Ivoire.

MRG Metals has advanced its Mozambique joint venture with Sinowin Lithium, securing the Corridor Central mining licence and confirming high-grade heavy mineral sands at Marao’s Magonde target through recent assay results.

Strickland Metals reports a substantial 2Moz AuEq increase in Serbia’s Rogozna Project resources and a near doubling of gold ounces at Western Australia’s Yandal Project, backed by a $5 million strategic placement from Zijin Mining.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

VHM Limited has unveiled a staged development plan for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, targeting first production by late 2026 and a scalable expansion to 5Mtpa by 2029 with robust financial returns.

Titanium Sands Limited has raised $500,000 through a placement to advance environmental approvals and mining licence progress for its Mannar Island Heavy Mineral Project in Sri Lanka.