Latest Permitting News

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as CEO, suspends drilling at Barra Lithium, and pivots to prioritize wholly owned Brazilian projects with drilling permits nearing approval.

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.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports a significant resource upgrade and strong scoping study results for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, highlighting low operating costs and promising economics.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust exploration progress across its Brazilian portfolio, confirming high-grade rare earth element mineralisation and defining multiple lithium drill targets, supported by a $3.05 million capital raise.

RTG Mining has locked in a US$30 million financing facility with Glencore to fund the initial stage of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, while advancing exploration and development at its Chanach and Panguna projects.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a 4% increase in portfolio revenue to AUD 61.9 million for the March 2025 quarter, driven by robust iron ore royalties and record gold margins. The company also marked a major milestone with the Final Investment Decision and full funding secured for Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass Lithium Project, targeting production in 2027.

Thunderbird Resources has launched maiden exploration programs at its newly acquired NSW gold-antimony projects, uncovering promising historical high-grade assays and expanding its tenement holdings. Concurrently, the company advances copper exploration in Peru and contemplates uranium asset transactions in Canada.

Cavalier Resources has signed a non-binding US$11 million streaming finance term sheet with Raptor International to fund the Stage 1 open pit development of its Crawford Gold Project, backed by a robust updated Pre-Feasibility Study.

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

European Metals Holdings has achieved key regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, including EU Strategic Project status and a $36 million grant, positioning it as a pivotal supplier in Europe’s lithium supply chain.

Yari Minerals has identified 30 new lithium exploration targets in Western Australia's Pilbara region using advanced satellite imagery, while resolving a key arbitration with Impact Silver that clears the path for future projects.