Latest Mining Permitting News

American West Metals has confirmed multiple large-scale copper exploration targets at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, following the final results of an advanced geophysical survey. These findings bolster the project's potential amid a tightening global copper supply.

Lefroy Exploration is nearing operational readiness at its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit with key approvals and designs in place, while gearing up for a high-grade drilling campaign at Burns Central. The company is fully funded and poised for a self-funded growth phase.

Canyon Resources’ Definitive Feasibility Study confirms Minim Martap as a major bauxite project with a 33% ore reserve increase and robust economics, targeting production start in early 2026.

Genmin Limited has increased insider loans by A$0.5 million, reinforcing funding for its flagship Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon as it targets production in late 2026.

Cue Energy Resources has obtained a decade-long extension for its Maari oilfield permit in New Zealand, enabling continued production and resource optimisation through to 2037. The move follows a recent surge in output, marking the highest monthly production in over five years.

KPMG has delivered an unqualified audit opinion on Bathurst Resources Limited’s FY2025 financial statements, while highlighting significant judgment areas around mining asset recoverability and rehabilitation provisions.

Estrella Resources and its partner PT Raka Energi Mandiri have agreed to extend key project milestones for their Werumata limestone venture in Timor-Leste, reflecting internal delays but maintaining a positive outlook.

Diablo Resources is progressing exploration at its Phoenix Copper Project in Utah, targeting copper mineralisation near the producing Lisbon Valley Mine. Assay results from ongoing drilling and sampling are expected soon, supported by streamlined US permitting.

Tombador Iron Limited is set to transform itself by acquiring GoviEx Uranium, creating a new ASX-listed uranium company focused on Zambia’s Muntanga Project. This deal includes a significant capital raise and board overhaul, aiming for a November 2025 completion.

Laramide Resources has made significant progress in advancing its uranium projects across the US, Australia, and Kazakhstan, highlighted by key permitting milestones under the US FAST-41 framework and a successful $12 million private placement to fund development.

VHM Limited has appointed Andrew King as CEO and Benjamin McCormick as CFO to spearhead the critical next stage of its Goschen Rare Earths Project development, while outgoing CEO Ron Douglas transitions to a non-executive role.

Robex Resources Inc. reported a challenging Q2 2025 with a significant net loss driven by legal settlements and subsidiary dissolution, yet it progresses steadily on its Kiniéro Gold Project with strong backing from its recent ASX IPO and Sprott financing.