Latest Mining Permitting News

American West Metals (ASX: AW1) reported significant exploration breakthroughs at its West Desert Project in Utah and ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study progress at the Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, backed by a $10 million capital raise.

Jindalee Lithium is pushing ahead with its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, securing shareholder approval for a NASDAQ listing via US Elemental and raising $10.9 million to fund drilling and testwork. The project aims to deliver both lithium and magnesium, aligning with US critical minerals priorities.

Far East Gold has boosted its stake in the Idenburg Gold Project to 51%, revealing a 44% increase in inferred gold resources to 780,000 ounces. The company’s Independent Board Committee advises shareholders to reject an unsolicited takeover bid from Xingye Gold, which an expert deems undervalues the company.

Resolute Mining reported Q2 2026 gold production of 45,192 ounces with steady operations, while Doropo construction progresses on schedule and the ABC Project's inferred resource grows to 3 million ounces.

American West Metals is progressing its Storm Copper Project towards near-term production while expanding critical metals resources at West Desert, supported by a US$40 million financing and offtake deal.

Leeuwin Metals has secured a key mining lease at Evanston, placing all its Marda Gold Project resources on granted leases, while promising drill results and a strategic collaboration set the stage for resource expansion and project development.

Atomic Eagle has extended high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Muntanga Project in Zambia, secured crucial environmental permits, and acquired an option on the Sitwe Uranium Project, broadening its exploration footprint.

Akora Resources has successfully raised $3.3 million through a placement and entitlement offer, advancing its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar following a key mining permit grant.

Siren Gold's mining permit application for Sams Creek was declined, yet the company reports strong exploration progress at Queen Charlotte and Langdons projects, positioning for future drilling.

Genmin has locked in A$3 million in unsecured director loans to fund working capital for its Baniaka iron ore project, avoiding immediate shareholder dilution while advancing project financing.

Resouro Strategic Metals has taken a crucial step toward turning its Novo Mundo Gold Project in Brazil from trial mining into a licensed commercial operation by lodging a Mining Concession Application covering 930 hectares.

Javelin Minerals confirmed continuity and expansion of its Eureka Gold Project resource with high-grade drill results, advanced permitting milestones, and expanded tenure at Coogee. A $1.5 million placement to mining executive David Geraghty strengthens the company’s cash position for upcoming exploration.