Latest Permitting News

Norfolk Metals advances its Carmen Copper Project in Chile with a newly granted drill permit and a firm $3.5 million capital raise, positioning the company for a maiden drilling campaign targeting significant copper mineralisation.

ABx Group Limited reports promising rare earth exploration results in Tasmania, steady progress on its ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant, and advancing bauxite mining projects in Queensland and Tasmania, while managing funding challenges.

Great Boulder Resources reports a busy quarter with extensive drilling at Side Well and a robust scoping study at Ironbark, highlighting strong project economics and a recent $12.5 million capital raise.

Melbana Energy has commenced continuous oil production from its Amistad-2 well in Cuba, building a significant crude inventory while preparing for further drilling. The company maintains a solid cash position as it markets its Australian offshore assets.

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a contract mining agreement for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to start open pit mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025, subject to permit approvals. The deal minimizes financial risk while positioning the company to capitalise on gold production.

KGL Resources has paused drilling to deploy advanced 3D geophysical modelling, revealing significant deep mineral anomalies at its Jervois Project. The company is advancing construction readiness and securing funding amid strong copper, silver, and gold markets.

Solara Minerals has strengthened its foothold in Western Australia’s gold and copper sector through a major project acquisition and key executive appointments, setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has updated its Ekati Diamond Mine Life of Mine plan through 2040, extending Misery underground operations and advancing the Fox Underground project with strong economic prospects.

PhosCo Ltd reports significant progress at its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, unveiling promising drilling results and securing potential strategic investment from the EBRD to fund its next development phase.

Galilee Energy reported operational cost reductions and a $2.8 million cash balance following a partial capital raise, while progressing a farm-out process for its Denison Trough permit.

Verity Resources has identified a new gold mineralised trend near its Monument Gold Project and commenced a significant drilling program to upgrade its Korong deposit resource. Meanwhile, high-grade rare earth elements have been confirmed at its Pimenta project in Brazil.

Blue Star Helium has successfully completed its 2025 Galactica drilling program, securing a major permit for CO2 processing and preparing to start commercial helium production in the second half of 2025. The company also raised $4.54 million to fund ongoing development.