Latest Mining Permits News

The Spanish Supreme Court has accepted an appeal that could reshape the permitting process for Highfield Resources’ Muga Project, triggering financing negotiations and legal scrutiny over mining concession procedures.

WA1 Resources has significantly increased the indicated resource at its Luni Niobium Project to 93 Mt at 1.32% Nb2O5, backed by A$131 million in cash and progressing key development workstreams including permitting and metallurgical testwork.

Geopacific Resources' updated 2026 DFS for the Woodlark Gold Project reveals a 19% rise in Mineral Resources to 1.98 million ounces and a new Ore Reserve of 1.2 million ounces, underpinning robust economics and a rapid 18-month payback.

Falcon Metals has expanded gold mineralisation at its Blue Moon project to over 600 metres of strike length, revealing new zones with visible gold and confirming the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield. Drilling continues aggressively with improved assay turnaround and strong funding.

Haranga Resources has wrapped up its underground drilling at the Lincoln Gold Project, delivering standout high-grade assays and setting the stage for a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate next week.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

Evion Group has secured an exclusive option to acquire a high-grade fluorspar project in Nevada, complementing its graphite assets and supported by a $6.5 million capital raise to fund US expansion and exploration.

Santana Minerals has won New Zealand government approval to buy 3,680 hectares critical to its Bendigo-Ophir gold mine, paving the way for a NZ$500 million investment and 350 jobs.

Audalia Resources has secured $450,000 through a share placement to push forward mining design and regulatory approvals at its Medcalf Project.

Nexus Minerals has formalised a partnership with Macro Gold Mining Services to develop the Crusader-Templar gold deposit, marking a key step towards production backed by recent permitting and a profit-share funding model.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its flagship Bekisopa iron ore project, a critical step toward development, but faces suspension from ASX quotation due to late reporting.

Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.