Latest Permitting News

Kaili Resources has reported encouraging initial pXRF results from its latest aircore drilling campaign targeting rare earth elements in South Australia's Mallee Project. Full assay results are pending, setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Neometals Ltd has reported impressive new copper assay results from its historic Rinaldi workings within the Barrambie Gold Project, setting the stage for imminent drilling to explore this high-grade opportunity further.

OzAurum Resources has kicked off a diamond drilling program at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project to advance heap leach feasibility and open pit design, supported by recent capital raising and ongoing plant refurbishment.

Capstone Copper forecasts steady 2026 copper output with a $495 million capital expenditure plan focused on key growth projects and exploration in Chile.

St George Mining has reported exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including a record 164.45m mineralised intercept from surface. These results expand the known resource footprint well beyond current estimates, signalling significant growth potential.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited is set to commence a 2,500-metre maiden drilling campaign at its South Ridge tin prospect within the Prospect Hill Project, aiming to define a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by late Q2 2026.

Venari Minerals has revised its Exploration Target for the Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, revealing a potential lithium resource up to 18.6 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent. The company plans extensive drilling and sampling in 2026 to expand and upgrade this promising resource.

Euro Manganese Inc. reported progress on its Chvaletice and Bécancour manganese projects, securing funding amendments and advancing permitting despite ongoing financial pressures. The company is positioned to benefit from growing demand for high-purity manganese in lithium-ion batteries amid evolving market dynamics.

Bayan Mining has submitted its Plan of Operations to the U.S. Forest Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of its maiden 3,000m diamond drilling program at Bayan Springs South in Nevada. The company also expanded its land holdings by 13%, securing critical extensions of mineralised zones.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

BPH Energy Ltd reported a half-year net loss of $925,691, weighed down by investment write-downs and associate losses, while raising $1.2 million to fund exploration and development. The company’s future hinges on a Federal Court review of a critical offshore permit held by investee Advent Energy.

3D Energi has announced two significant gas discoveries in the Otway Basin, validating its exploration models and advancing regulatory approvals. The company is now considering a follow-up well that could unlock further value in the region.