Latest Permitting And Regulatory News

Nordic Resources has expanded its gold inventory by 34%, adding 264,000 ounces from its newly updated Hirsikangas project in Finland, lifting total resources to 1.23 million ounces gold equivalent.

Talga Group has cleared the last regulatory hurdle for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine in Sweden, paving the way for production of battery anode materials critical to the green transition.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has confirmed an ultra-high-grade rare earth deposit at its Sulista Project in Brazil, highlighted by exceptional drill results and a new Outcrop Ridge discovery signaling district-scale potential.

Predictive Discovery faces revocation of key exploration permits in Guinea but retains critical Bankan project permits, with exploitation application progressing through regulatory channels.

DMC Mining confirms its exploration permits in Guinea remain unaffected amid a government crackdown on non-compliant mining licences. The company welcomes regulatory reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence and is poised to start exploration once permits are granted.

Infinity Lithium Corporation has withdrawn from Spain’s PERTE VEC IIa capital funding program, opting to return nearly €20 million due to prolonged permitting and regulatory hurdles.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

Pilot Energy has significantly upgraded its WA-481P gas and oil prospective resources, completed a board renewal, and secured $7.4 million in capital, while progressing the acquisition of the Cliff Head Oil Joint Venture and attracting foreign investment interest in its carbon storage project.

Kingsrose Mining advances its Fennoscandian exploration with high-grade discoveries and strategic acquisition of the Jakon project, supported by robust funding from BHP.

Haranga Resources has acquired the Lincoln Gold Project in California, boasting historic production of ~3.4 million ounces and a current indicated and inferred resource of 286,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration in Senegal and completes a $1.14 million capital raise.

BPH Energy Limited's December 2024 quarterly report reveals strategic capital placements and investments in hydrogen and medical technology, alongside ongoing regulatory challenges with the PEP-11 permit.

Star Minerals secures shareholder approval for its Cobra Uranium Project in Namibia and prepares for maiden drilling, while progressing gold exploration in Western Australia amid a modest capital raise.