Latest Permitting News

Manhattan Corporation has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, Canada, featuring a high-grade gold deposit and polymetallic prospects. The company aims to validate historical estimates and advance exploration with a seasoned team onboard.

Emperor Energy's Environmental Plan for the Judith-2 Well has passed NOPSEMA's completeness check and is now open for public comment, marking a key regulatory milestone on the path to drilling in mid-2026.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.

Top End Energy has expanded its lease holdings at the Serpentine Natural Hydrogen Project in Kansas to over 30,000 acres, positioning itself strategically alongside industry leaders and advancing towards exploration drilling.

DeSoto Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its 100%-owned Fenton South Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting a large, untested geophysical anomaly. The company also prepares to begin drilling at its fully permitted Spectrum Project, aiming to unlock multiple high-priority mineralisation targets.

Elixir Energy has unveiled a strategic, fully funded plan to develop its extensive gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming for initial production by late 2027. The company leverages its dominant acreage position alongside Shell’s operations and a fast-follower approach to unlock multi-TCF reserves.

Lunnon Metals’ Managing Director Edmund Ainscough is set to present the company’s latest exploration milestones, highlighting the promising Lady Herial gold discovery and robust nickel assets in Western Australia.

Somerset Minerals has significantly expanded its footprint in Nunavut’s Coppermine copper region, acquiring 458 km² to become the largest landholder and gearing up for a maiden drilling campaign.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a 200% increase in pre-tax NPV despite significant capital and operating cost inflation.

Black Dragon Gold Corp. reported a Q1 2025 net loss of CAD 377,262 while advancing its Salave Gold Project in Spain, navigating permitting challenges and legal disputes over land re-zoning. The company also progressed exploration and asset sales in Australia, maintaining a cautious outlook on financing.

Farm Pride Foods has locked in a $27.57 million financing deal with NAB, refinancing existing debt and backing key capital projects to strengthen its growth trajectory.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a doubling of project NPV despite inflationary cost pressures.