Latest Permitting News

Toubani Resources has initiated a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, targeting deeper mineralisation to expand its 2.2 million ounce resource and extend mine life.

Gibb River Diamonds has successfully completed a heritage survey over the proposed open pit at its Neta Prospect, removing a key obstacle to mining development within the Edjudina Gold Project. The project moves closer to production with mining costs borne by a private contractor.

IRIS Metals has reported promising high-grade lithium intersections from its Phase I drilling at the Edison Project in South Dakota, reinforcing its strategy to develop a centralized lithium processing hub in the US.

Rox Resources has initiated dewatering at the Youanmi Gold Project’s Main and United North pits, marking a critical step toward underground access and production. The company is on track with exploration declines and resource updates, progressing steadily toward gold production.

Locate Technologies Limited has raised $316,500 by issuing 2.4 million shares to Novus Capital under its At-the-Market Facility, aiming to bolster its balance sheet amid ongoing growth in last-mile delivery technology.

Talga Group’s Nunasvaara South graphite mine zoning plan process shifts to regional government after local deadline missed, advancing a key step in Sweden’s battery materials push.

Somerset Minerals reports outstanding high-grade copper and silver assay results from its maiden surface sampling at the Coppermine Project, Nunavut, setting the stage for a fully funded maiden drill campaign starting in July 2025.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Scoping Study for its Lady Herial gold deposit, confirming a short-life, high-grade open pit opportunity with strong financial prospects. The study, based largely on Measured and Indicated Resources, sets the stage for commercial negotiations with Gold Fields and potential near-term production.

VBX Limited is set to raise $10 million through an initial public offering to fund the development of its Wuudagu Bauxite Project in Western Australia, supported by a positive pre-feasibility study and strong market fundamentals driven by China’s growing aluminium demand.

Juno Minerals has agreed to sell its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project to Gold Valley Yilgarn for A$6 million plus a 2% royalty, unlocking cash and future income while focusing on its flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project.

Ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$16 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, complemented by a Share Purchase Plan targeting an additional US$3.3 million. This funding is pivotal for progressing environmental permitting, project readiness, and strategic partnerships.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a significant milestone in its Ema project by successfully demonstrating magnesium sulphate migration and pH reduction in field trials, validating its in-situ recovery method for rare earth elements.