Latest Operational Approvals News

Australian Silica Quartz Group (ASQ) has secured mining approval and completed the acquisition of Australian Kaolin, positioning its White Swan Kaolin Project for production with a 47.3Mt inferred resource and a 250,000tpa direct shipping ore operation.

Zeotech completed a 110-hole drilling campaign at Toondoon, secured key approvals, progressed AusPozz™ commercial trials, and demonstrated a 92% methane reduction in landfill trials.

Javelin Minerals confirmed continuity and expansion of its Eureka Gold Project resource with high-grade drill results, advanced permitting milestones, and expanded tenure at Coogee. A $1.5 million placement to mining executive David Geraghty strengthens the company’s cash position for upcoming exploration.

Anson Resources has clinched approval for its Small Scale Mining Operation at its Green River Lithium Project, clearing the way for a 10,000 tpa lithium carbonate plant in Utah. With all major permits in hand, the company moves closer to refining costs and advancing project financing.

PLS Group has greenlit a substantial pre-FID spend to keep its P2000 lithium expansion on track, aiming for a final investment decision by late 2026 and first ore by mid-2029.

Strata Minerals has delivered a standout 94% hit rate in its Phase 2 drilling at the Zelica Gold Project, confirming extensive high-grade gold mineralisation and securing a development partnership to fast-track production.

Pioneer Minerals has reopened the historic Springfield Mine Road, enabling vehicle access to its North Pine Project in Idaho and slashing exploration costs. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated fieldwork targeting tungsten, gold, and gallium.

Albion Resources has finalized its acquisition of the Gidgee Gold Project in Western Australia's Gum Creek Greenstone Belt and is gearing up for drilling after receiving soil sampling results.

Pioneer Minerals has appointed Alaska Midnight Sun Drilling for its first reverse circulation drill campaign at the Springfield Tungsten, Gold and Gallium Project in Idaho, targeting high-grade multi-commodity mineralisation in Q3 2026.

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

Anson Resources has lodged an updated Small Mining Operations notice for its 10,000tpa Green River lithium carbonate plant in Utah, marking the last significant regulatory hurdle before construction. The revised plant layout, backed by a near-complete Pre-feasibility Study, leverages existing infrastructure and private land ownership to enhance project bankability.

Omnia Metals has made a decisive entry into the US critical minerals market by acquiring the Stibnite Ridge antimony and silver project and staking the Radix rare earth and gallium project in Montana, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise.