Latest Permitting News

Black Bear Minerals’ latest scoping study for its Independence Gold Project in Nevada outlines a low-capital open-pit heap-leach operation with a post-tax NPV of around A$511 million and a rapid 1.4-year payback, based on a portion of the near-surface epithermal resource.

Strike Resources is progressing the sale of a 28.52% indirect stake in its high-grade Apurímac Iron Ore Project for A$5.5 million, while advancing exploration programs and preparing for potential small-scale mining under Peru’s artisanal regime. The company also holds a 27.7% interest in LE Minerals, which is spinning out its Graphite Projects via an IPO.

Aura Energy has locked in a commercially proven processing flowsheet for its Tiris Uranium Project and signed a non-binding MOU with a major nuclear utility, aiming for a binding agreement and Final Investment Decision by year-end 2026.

DPM Metals delivered a record $227 million free cash flow in Q2 2026, driven by strong operational performance and higher metal prices. The ramp-up at Vareš remains on track for full production by year-end, while a major copper-gold discovery at Brevene South boosts exploration outlook.

Echelon Resources has finalised its divestment of Cue Energy shares, boosting cash and cutting debt, while progressing key drilling and gas supply agreements.

Felix Gold has started open-cut extraction of high-grade antimony ore in Alaska and incorporated a US refining platform, moving closer to establishing a domestic ore-to-metal supply chain targeting operation by end 2027.

American Rare Earths has ramped up feasibility drilling and pilot plant development at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, while bolstering leadership and progressing preparations for a NASDAQ listing.

Austral Gold lifted Guanaco production by 17% in Q2 2026, cut unit costs, and filed a new technical report extending mine life to 2040 with a US$192 million NPV. Toll processing at Casposo added US$5.9 million in fees, while exploration advanced in Chile and Argentina.

Jade Gas Holdings has secured regulatory approvals for Mongolia’s first coal bed methane reserves, completed a A$12 million capital raise, and signed a non-binding A$1.1 billion collaboration agreement to fund initial development of its Red Lake gasfield.

Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate at Montezuma, revealing 8.2Moz AgEq of high-grade silver-antimony, alongside a new silver-zinc mineralisation system that broadens exploration potential.

Theta Gold Mines has locked in a US$90 million senior secured bond and raised US$18.6 million in equity, pushing its TGME Gold Project construction steadily towards first gold in early 2027.

Manuka Resources has accelerated its transition to production at the Wonawinta Processing Plant, boosting its silver ore reserve by 28% and gearing up for gold and silver output starting mid-August 2026.