Latest Permitting News

Resouro Strategic Metals has unveiled a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project, signalling a post-tax NPV of US$715 million and a 44.2% IRR over 20 years. Meanwhile, binding agreements for mining and processing at the Novo Mundo Gold Project promise to unlock additional value.

Mithril Silver and Gold has upgraded its Target 1 resource at the Copalquin project, delivering a 196% increase in indicated ounces and incorporating mining dilution to better reflect practical extraction scenarios.

Brazilian Critical Minerals releases a robust Bankable Feasibility Study for its Ema Rare Earth Project, highlighting a US$1.47 billion post-tax NPV and a swift 0.5-year payback period, underpinned by low capital and operating costs.

Euro Manganese has filed comprehensive NI 43-101 and JORC reports for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, confirming robust economics with a base case post-tax NPV of US$492 million and an upside scenario pushing NPV to US$798 million, driven by higher manganese prices.

Saluda Medical has obtained FDA approval for its CAP24 surgical paddle lead, a first-of-its-kind device designed for closed-loop spinal cord stimulation, poised to broaden its US market reach and engage new surgical specialties.

Ore Resources has accelerated its lithium exploration and development at Coolgardie with diamond and RC drilling programs, alongside advancing economic studies and permitting efforts.

Andean Silver has significantly expanded its Cerro Bayo silver-gold project resource, increasing the Indicated Mineral Resource by 230% to 60 million ounces silver equivalent and raising the total resource to 136 million ounces AgEq. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and a major drilling campaign.

Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.

Metals Australia’s prefeasibility study for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec reveals a strong economic foundation with a pre-tax NPV of AUD 790.8 million and a 22% IRR, underpinning its potential as a significant future graphite supplier.

Lunnon Metals has reported robust assay results from a 36-hole infill drill campaign at its Hustler gold deposit, underpinning an imminent Mineral Resource update and advancing permitting and mining optimisation activities.

Galilee Energy has raised the drilling derrick at its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, marking the last major pre-spud milestone. Drilling is set for early July 2026, aiming at a substantial Gulf Coast gas-condensate resource with rapid commercialisation potential.

IRIS Metals posted a $22.3 million loss for FY26, driven by major impairments on exploration assets and elevated share-based payments. The company pivots away from Edison and Tin Mountain projects, focusing on lithium-rubidium in South Dakota and tungsten in Montana.