Latest Mining Licencing News

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.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Strata Minerals Limited’s inaugural drilling at the Zelica Gold Project confirms consistent, shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation over a 1km strike, with promising extensions open at depth and along strike. Follow-up drilling is set to further define this emerging gold corridor in Western Australia’s Laverton Province.

Bannerman Energy reports steady progress on its Etango Uranium Project with key construction milestones met and a strong cash position, while uranium market fundamentals continue to strengthen. The company targets a positive Final Investment Decision within the next 6 to 12 months.

Ionic Rare Earths has advanced its global rare earths strategy with a key US partnership, significant UK government funding, and progress in Brazil and Uganda, positioning itself as a critical player in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth supply.

Aurum Resources has reported significant resource growth and strong drilling results at its Boundiali and Napié gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a robust $40 million cash position.

Globe Metals & Mining has officially started construction at its fully permitted Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, marking a key shift from planning to execution with first oxide production targeted for early 2028.

Great Southern Mining's recent aircore drilling at the Mon Ami Gold Project in Western Australia has revealed promising gold intercepts, suggesting potential extensions to the existing resource and new parallel lodes.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported significant progress at its Ema rare earths project, producing a high-grade rare earth carbonate rich in critical magnet metals and advancing key drilling, permitting, and feasibility milestones.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.