Latest Permitting News

Botala Energy has secured a mining licence for its Serowe CBM Project and signed a binding LNG offtake agreement with South Africa’s SCAW, marking a pivotal step toward commercial production and regional energy supply.

St Barbara Limited reports a strong quarter with Simberi gold production up 37% and a robust US$235 million expansion plan, while navigating a critical tax assessment review in Papua New Guinea.

Sun Silver Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Maverick Springs Project resource, now totalling nearly 480 million ounces silver equivalent, alongside key leadership appointments and the launch of its 2025 drilling campaign.

Hot Chili Limited has achieved priority project registration for its Costa Fuego and Huasco Water copper-gold developments in Chile, unlocking streamlined government approvals and reinforcing its strategic growth trajectory.

Predictive Discovery Limited has reported robust drilling results at its Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, alongside key environmental approvals and a strategic A$69 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Finder Energy reports 95% completion of its Ikan 3D seismic reprocessing project, underpinning strong production forecasts and active funding efforts for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over the Salamanca uranium project amid shifting nuclear policies.

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as CEO, suspends drilling at Barra Lithium, and pivots to prioritize wholly owned Brazilian projects with drilling permits nearing approval.

Haranga Resources has acquired the Lincoln Gold Project in California, boasting historic production of ~3.4 million ounces and a current indicated and inferred resource of 286,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration in Senegal and completes a $1.14 million capital raise.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports a significant resource upgrade and strong scoping study results for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, highlighting low operating costs and promising economics.

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust exploration progress across its Brazilian portfolio, confirming high-grade rare earth element mineralisation and defining multiple lithium drill targets, supported by a $3.05 million capital raise.