Latest Mining Regulation News

The Northern Finland Administrative Court has overturned Kingsrose Mining’s exploration permit for the Penikat Project due to procedural errors by the regulator, delaying planned drilling until at least April 2026. Kingsrose remains confident in the project’s long-term potential despite the setback.

Ragusa Minerals is advancing its acquisition of a majority stake in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining control of the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, while exiting its Burracoppin tenement to sharpen its focus on US critical minerals.

Chariot Corporation has secured a controlling stake in a major Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into the Africa-China lithium corridor, supported by a A$1.6 million capital raise and enhanced working capital facility.

Theta Gold Mines has commenced bulk earthworks at its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa and secured nearly US$40 million in combined equity and debt funding, marking a pivotal step toward production.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reports robust nine-month 2025 financial results with significant profit growth, while navigating complex legal disputes and evolving mining regulations.

Evergreen Lithium has secured key regulatory approvals to begin reverse circulation drilling at its Mt Monger Gold Project, targeting high-potential gold prospects Duchess of York and Kiaki Soaks. The campaign aims to unlock valuable insights and guide further exploration in 2026.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) posted a 7% increase in sales to Rp23.19 trillion in the first half of 2024, driven by strong domestic gold sales, and reported a net profit of Rp1.51 trillion. The company also completed significant divestments, retaining control of SDA while divesting majority ownership in FHT.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited secures a strategic A$3.6 million investment from Kazakh high-net-worth investor Dias Sarsenov, accelerating its Definitive Feasibility Study for a critical graphite project vital to Europe’s raw materials supply.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured new exploration tenements for its Wudinna Gold Project, marking a pioneering M&A deal under South Australia’s updated mining regulations. This milestone strengthens Barton’s foothold in the region and sets a fresh precedent for future mining investments.

Theta Gold Mines secures a pivotal US$35 million loan facility and board approval to mine, marking significant progress in the development of its TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa.

Sunstone Metals reports promising exploration results from its Ecuadorian gold-copper projects alongside ongoing strategic discussions with multiple parties in a buoyant M&A environment.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been designated a Strategic Project by the European Union, enhancing its development prospects. Meanwhile, Evion’s joint venture in India secured a maiden US order for expandable graphite, signaling growing global demand.