Latest Permitting News

Critical Resources has acquired 90% of the Rock and Pillar prospecting permit, consolidating a strategic 10km strike along the prospective Cap Burn Fault in New Zealand ahead of a planned drill program.

Elixir Energy reveals a substantial multi-TCF gas resource in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, drawing parallels to Canada’s prolific Montney Basin, and outlines key drilling plans to unlock this critical East Coast energy supply.

Rox Resources has appointed Byrnecut Australia as the underground mining contractor for its Youanmi Gold Project, marking a key step toward production. The two-part contract will see initial exploration decline development followed by full-scale mining upon a positive investment decision.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 55% increase in EBITDA for the first half of 2025 despite lower oil prices, while progressing key gas field developments to enter the Australian East Coast Gas Market.

Talga Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst Corporation, marking its entry into the US battery anode market and setting the stage for new graphite recycling and anode production facilities in South Carolina.

Investigator Resources has revamped its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Paris Silver Project, leveraging higher silver prices and secured water to fast-track production. The company also advances exploration and streamlines its portfolio to sharpen focus on precious metals growth.

Beacon Minerals has secured critical regulatory approvals for the Iguana Deposit, setting the stage for mining operations and a comprehensive five-year resource development strategy.

Brightstar Resources Limited has consolidated its position as a leading Western Australian gold developer through the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Ltd, expanding its resource base and setting ambitious production targets. The company aims to ramp up production from current levels to 200,000 ounces annually by 2029, backed by robust feasibility studies and a multi-hub development strategy.

Euro Manganese Inc. reports significant progress on its Chvaletice Project and Bécancour Plant, positioning itself as a key Western supplier of high-purity manganese critical for EV batteries. The company highlights strong feasibility results, strategic financing partnerships, and multiple offtake agreements amid an expected global supply deficit.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX, SNX) reports significant new high-grade gold targets at its New Pass Project in Nevada, including a peak assay of 39.8g/t Au and a newly identified vein with 23.3g/t Au. These findings broaden exploration potential ahead of planned bulk sampling.

Cosmo Metals has received regulatory approval to commence its first-ever drilling program at the Spring Creek prospect within the Bingara Project, aiming to unlock high-grade gold potential along a historically underexplored 12km trend.