Latest Permitting News

Arrow Minerals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource of 185 million tonnes at 42.3% alumina for its Niagara Bauxite Project, alongside strong progress on a scoping study targeting June 2025 completion. The company is also advancing its Simandou North Iron Project with strategic partnerships and metallurgical work.

Siren Gold has submitted a Mining Permit application for its Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand, supported by a robust Scoping Study and plans for infill drilling to upgrade resource confidence. Exploration momentum continues at its Langdon’s and Queen Charlotte projects, positioning the company for a transition from exploration to development.

Mount Hope Mining has extended its known mineralisation zones at Black Hill and Mount Hope East, triggering a new geophysical survey and advancing towards its maiden drilling program.

Blue Star Helium has reported robust flow rates from multiple development wells and received permitting approval for a helium and CO2 processing plant, advancing its path to first production in H1 2025.

VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

Northern Star Resources reported solid March quarter results with strong cash flow and progress on its KCGM Mill Expansion, despite operational setbacks delaying grade uplift and prompting a downward revision of FY25 production guidance.

Lefroy Exploration has partnered with BML Ventures in a profit-sharing agreement to fast-track mining at the Lucky Strike Gold Project, backed by promising drilling results that validate and expand the resource base.

Ardiden Limited reported limited exploration activities during the March 2025 quarter at its Pickle Lake Gold Project, prioritizing the Eastern Hub for near-term opportunities while maintaining a strong cash position and no debt.

Everest Metals Corporation has launched a major aircore drilling campaign at its Revere Gold Project while advancing a pioneering rubidium extraction patent at Mt Edon, setting the stage for resource growth and near-term mining at Mt Dimer.

Vault Minerals reported robust March quarter results with 87,110 ounces of gold produced and significant progress on the King of the Hills plant upgrade, underpinning its medium to long-term growth strategy.

Sayona Mining's March 2025 quarterly report reveals operational setbacks at North American Lithium due to adverse weather and maintenance, yet the company maintains full-year guidance and progresses a transformative merger with Piedmont Lithium.

Altamin Limited reports steady progress on its Lazio and Gorno projects, with positive testwork confirming the feasibility of sulphate of potash, lithium carbonate, and boron recovery from geothermal brines. The company moves closer to pre-feasibility studies and environmental approvals amid a tight cash position.