Latest Mining Permitting News

VRX Silica Limited has achieved a major milestone with the EPA recommending approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, alongside securing $5 million in capital and expanding offtake agreements.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited reports unprecedented ultra-high-grade rare earth intercepts and significant district-scale mineral discoveries at its Monte Alto project, alongside key permitting milestones advancing its mining ambitions.

Bubalus Resources has secured critical exploration licenses and permits across multiple projects, positioning itself for a pivotal drilling campaign in Victoria and rare earth exploration in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Terramin's December 2024 quarterly report reveals major progress at its Tala Hamza Zinc Project with land acquisition and a $336 million EPC contract, while the Bird in Hand Gold Project faces a legal hurdle after the Supreme Court dismissed its mining lease application.

Perpetual Resources reports significant assay results confirming ultra-high grade spodumene at its Isabella Lithium Project and initiates metallurgical testing at the Raptor Rare Earth Project, backed by a strategic MOU with Minas Gerais government and a $1 million capital raise.

Atrum Coal announces the lifting of suspensions on its Alberta coal mining approvals following a new Ministerial Order, while its legal challenge over previous restrictions advances to trial.

Matsa Resources has announced a maiden gold reserve of 46,000 ounces at its Devon Pit Gold Mine, supported by a robust pre-feasibility study and all necessary permits, positioning the company for near-term production.

Santana Minerals has reported a robust Pre-feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, lifting the after-tax NPV to A$1.2 billion and IRR to 76%, as it progresses detailed engineering and fast-track permitting in New Zealand.

Aeris Resources has completed a 70-hole drill program at its Constellation deposit, delivering impressive high-grade copper intercepts and setting the stage for a significant resource upgrade and mine permitting milestones.

Peninsula Energy has resumed uranium production at its Lance Project in Wyoming, capturing 1,100 pounds of uranium in late December 2024, while securing key regulatory approvals to expand mining operations.

Galan Lithium has secured the full Phase 2 mining permit for its Hombre Muerto West project, enabling a production scale-up to 21,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent. Positioned in the lowest cost quartile, this milestone cements Galan’s role as a key player in the global lithium market.