Latest Mining Permitting News

EV Resources has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru, consolidating a large, drill-ready land package with significant high-grade mineralisation and permits in place.

Nordic Resources has reported final assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Kopsa gold-copper project, revealing significant extensions of mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries. The company plans further drilling and an updated resource estimate in 2026.

AKORA Resources has secured a 25-year mining permit for its high-grade Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, marking a pivotal step from exploration to development and unlocking new financing and partnership opportunities.

Resolute Mining Limited reported a robust financial turnaround in 2025, posting a $126.7 million net profit driven by higher gold prices and cost efficiencies despite lower production volumes. The granting of the Doropo mining permit and strategic asset sales mark key milestones in its West African expansion.

Resolute Mining has outlined its 2026 production guidance targeting up to 275,000 ounces of gold and revealed ambitious plans to more than double output by 2028 through key African project expansions.

Evion Group has secured formal notice from Madagascar’s Mines Ministry that its Maniry Graphite Project permits have passed technical assessment and are set for expedited approval, marking a key step towards production.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has upgraded its Mineral Resource Estimate to include 5.4 million tonnes of Measured graphite, underpinning a multi-decade mine life in Kazakhstan. This milestone supports the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study due mid-2026.

Resolute Mining has been granted a 14-year mining permit for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, clearing the way for construction to start in mid-2026 and supporting its ambition to surpass 500,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2028.

Strike Resources has taken significant steps to enhance its Apurímac Iron Ore Project’s export capabilities through a new port services agreement and is progressing towards resuming mining operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy benefits from a major asset sale, boosting cash reserves.

Variscan Mines has achieved a pivotal permitting milestone for its San Jose Mine and reported its highest-grade zinc intercepts to date at the Udías Mine, advancing its Novales-Udías Zinc Project towards production.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

Atomic Eagle Limited has announced a substantial uranium exploration target at its Muntanga Project in Zambia, supported by promising drilling results that suggest significant resource expansion potential.