Latest Mining Tenure News

Tartana Minerals has lodged a cleansing prospectus to enable ASX quotation of over 129 million options linked to a $4.5 million placement, with exercise price set at 5.5 cents and expiry in April 2029.

Rox Resources has signed a binding Native Title Mining Agreement with the Badimia Barna Native Title Claim Applicant, clearing a critical hurdle for the Youanmi Gold Mine in Western Australia and setting a framework for cultural heritage and community benefits.

Orpheus Uranium has executed a Sale Agreement to acquire seven exploration licences adjacent to its Marree Uranium Project, significantly enlarging its footprint in a uranium-rich region and assuming early operatorship to accelerate drilling preparations.

Mandrake Resources has strategically refined its Utah Lithium Project tenure by securing three key SITLA leases in the project’s central zone and relinquishing marginal blocks, positioning itself for upcoming bulk lithium brine production and technical evaluation.

Clara Resources (ASX:C7A) sharpened its exploration focus on the Mareeba Gold Project, unveiling seven new targets from a LiDAR survey and expanding its tenure by 111 km². The company also refreshed its leadership and bolstered its cash position through a $1.13 million equity raise.

Ausgold Limited has cleared significant regulatory hurdles for its Katanning Gold Project, with Western Australia’s EPA approving the Environmental Review Document for public release and three new mining leases granted, paving the way for a final investment decision by late 2026.

Anson Resources has applied for 17 additional SITLA blocks adjacent to its Green River Lithium Project, potentially boosting its JORC resource by 18.4% without further drilling. The move aligns with plans to update the resource estimate by Q3 2026 and supports upcoming project financing efforts.

Bougainville Copper Limited has been officially notified that its Exploration Licence No. 01 is suspended following the Bougainville Executive Council’s approval of a 25-year Large-Scale Mining Lease granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land.

MGX Resources is set to exit its Koolan Island iron ore operation, selling to Crestlink for $20.2 million upfront plus potential revenue share, while shifting focus to gold development.

Ore Resources has secured an option to acquire six tenements adjacent to its Miriam Gold Project, expanding its landholding along the Miriam Shear Zone and reviving interest in underexplored historical gold prospects.

Besra Gold has received conditional renewal terms for its critical Bau Gold Project mining lease, marking progress amid ongoing tenure uncertainties and financial commitments.

St George Mining has expanded its Araxá rare earths-niobium resource by 75% to 70.91Mt at 4.06% TREO, positioning the project among the world’s largest carbonatite deposits. The company also acquired land for processing facilities and forged new downstream partnerships, supported by Minas Gerais state tax incentives.