Latest Mining Regulatory Approvals News

Nickel Industries has secured a significant increase in its 2026 ore sales license and finalized a long-term supply agreement for its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, enhancing production certainty and sustainability.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Native Title Mining Agreement with The Dieri Aboriginal Corporation, paving the way for advanced exploration activities at its Marree Uranium Project in South Australia’s Lake Eyre Basin.

Orpheus Uranium has gained crucial consent from the Adnyamathanha native title holders for a mining agreement that clears the way for drilling at its Frome and Maree uranium projects in South Australia.

Orpheus Uranium has secured a Native Title Mining Agreement with the Wilyakali people, unlocking advanced exploration at its Radium Hill South and Mundaerno projects. This milestone sets the stage for drilling approvals expected by late 2025.

Bubalus Resources has secured heritage clearance for a key 40-hectare area at its Yinnietharra Lithium Project, paving the way for exploration drilling at the promising Malinda East target adjacent to a major lithium deposit.

OD6 Metals has secured regulatory approval to launch an 18-hole, 5,000-metre drilling program at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, targeting promising repeat mineral structures. A further 7-hole deep drilling phase awaits approval, potentially expanding exploration near historic high-grade copper zones.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.

New Frontier Minerals has identified 46 priority exploration targets rich in heavy rare earth elements at its Harts Range Project and formalized a strategic alliance to process copper ore from its Big One Deposit, marking significant progress in its multi-commodity portfolio.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has obtained South Australian Government approval to expand its Overland Uranium Project, gaining rights over an additional ~1,000km² and greenlighting immediate drilling on high-potential targets.