Latest Permitting News

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale Gold Project resource estimate, increasing contained gold ounces to 480,000oz alongside an 18% rise in grade, setting the stage for a June 2025 scoping study.

Finder Energy reports excellent progress on its Ikan 3D seismic reprocessing project, with imaging results exceeding expectations and the project on track for completion by end Q1 2025. The enhanced data aims to optimise development wells and de-risk exploration targets, potentially unlocking significant value.

Elixir Energy has significantly expanded its footprint in the Taroom Trough through a farmin agreement with Santos, adding substantial contingent gas resources as Eastern Australia faces an imminent gas supply shortfall.

Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Solis Minerals has confirmed extensive copper porphyry mineralisation at its Cinto Project in Peru, revealing promising assay results and advancing towards drilling in late 2025.

Lachlan Star Limited has confirmed significant high-grade copper mineralisation at its Basin Creek project in NSW, revealing a large-scale system with promising exploration upside. The company is poised for near-term drilling to unlock the full potential of this emerging discovery.

Copper Search Limited has entered an exclusive option and joint venture agreement to earn up to 75% in the Byrock Project, a highly prospective copper-gold exploration asset in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW. The company plans to commence drilling in Q3 2025, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value through large-scale discovery.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received A$2.36 million from the EBRD as part of a second tranche equity investment, boosting the bank’s stake to 17.3%. An independent peer review affirms the project’s promise while highlighting manageable risks.

Moho Resources has agreed to sell its Empress Springs Project in Western Queensland for $1.258 million, including deferred payments and a retained royalty, as it refocuses its portfolio.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has confirmed robust copper, lead, silver, and zinc mineralisation at its Mount Hope Project through a recent soil survey, reinforcing the project's exploration potential ahead of planned drilling.

RLF AgTech Ltd has successfully raised approximately $2.42 million through an Entitlement Issue and Shortfall Placement, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in its turnaround strategy and growth prospects in Australia and Asia.