Latest Permitting News

Alkane Resources has expanded its Storheden gold resource near the Björkdal mine in Sweden, adding Indicated Resources and increasing contained gold by 26%. Recent drilling revealed high-grade veins along a 2.7 km strike, with mineralisation still open in multiple directions.

D3 Energy has expanded its helium resource base significantly in South Africa, certifying a maiden contingent resource at ER386 that boosts combined helium resources by 65%. The company also certified its first Australian prospective resource and started drilling at Nooitgedacht in ER315.

OD6 Metals has revealed gold assays up to 6.31g/t at its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, highlighting a large epithermal mineral system with potential for both epithermal and Carlin-style gold deposits alongside its core fluorspar targets.

High-Tech Metals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Wagtail Gold Deposit, boosting geological confidence and underpinning ongoing development work.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Battery Age Minerals has identified multiple priority exploration targets at its Apex Project in Utah, submitted new drilling permits for Austria’s Bleiberg site, finalised a commercial germanium technology licence, and gained entry to a US defense consortium, underpinning its integrated germanium strategy.

WA1 Resources continues to hit strong niobium grades in infill drilling at its Luni Project, sharpening the focus for early mining years and keeping its Pre-Feasibility Study on track for late 2026.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) delivered a record quarterly gold production of 125,179 ounces in Q2 2026, maintaining its trajectory toward full-year guidance amid robust cash generation and promising drilling results.

Canadian Phosphate has secured a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project and commenced a 3,000m drilling campaign, while progressing the pending acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Project in Utah. A $5.2 million capital raise positions the company to accelerate its North American phosphate ambitions.

Geopacific Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Woodlark Gold Project, revealing robust economics and a clear path to development with a targeted Final Investment Decision by early 2027.