Latest Permitting News

Dreadnought Resources is progressing its Star of Mangaroon open pit towards production while nearly doubling high-grade gold resources at Metzke’s Find. The company also extends critical metals potential with strong niobium and rare earth intercepts at Mangaroon.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has kicked off a 3,000-metre drilling campaign at its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, aiming for a Mineral Resource Estimate by late 2026 that will support both traditional fertilizer and advanced battery material markets.

Minerals Exploration Limited has completed its first phase of diamond drilling at the historic Jubilee Gold Mine within the Waitekauri Gold Project, confirming multiple quartz-mineralised zones and exceptional high-grade rock chip assays. Exploration continues with promising results at the Invincible Gold and Glenorchy Tungsten projects.

Santana Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from infill drilling at its Rise and Shine orebody, including a standout 24.4m at 10.9 g/t Au and a deeper 2m section grading 89.5 g/t Au. These results enhance confidence in the deposit’s grade model and the upcoming mining schedule.

Noronex Ltd has secured a major foothold in the US critical minerals sector by acquiring the Sleitat Tin-Tungsten-Silver Project in Alaska, featuring a substantial historic tin estimate and promising exploration upside.

Firebrick Pharma expanded its patent portfolio with grants in Canada and New Zealand while achieving 43% sales growth in FY26 despite steady operating expenses. The company is advancing Nasodine's commercial rollout across Southeast Asia and the US.

Anax Metals has kicked off Front-End Engineering Design for its Whim Creek Copper Project, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2026. The project, boasting a robust DFS with a pre-tax NPV7 of A$501 million and a 98% IRR, moves closer to construction amid ongoing financing talks.

Australian Mines has fast-tracked its Flemington Scandium Project pre-feasibility study to explore scaling production from 60 to 180 tonnes per annum amid rising market demand. The study builds on a strong scoping study that valued the project at up to US$860 million NPV.

Prodigy Gold’s latest scoping study for the Hyperion Gold Project outlines a viable open pit operation with a 260,000-ounce production target and strong financial metrics. Meanwhile, exploration funding and ore sorting advances at Old Pirate support near-term development prospects.

Astral Resources has boosted its Mandilla Gold Project resource to 1.74 million ounces of gold, with drilling confirming significant mineralisation and the Definitive Feasibility Study progressing towards completion in early 2027.

Anson Resources has applied to acquire 1,175 acres of lithium-rich brine mineral rights in Utah, aiming to boost its Green River Lithium Project and support a JORC resource upgrade in Q3 2026.

Imricor Medical Systems has officially launched its US commercial operations, securing Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego as the first customer for its NorthStar iMR mapping system, following key FDA clearances including pediatric approvals.