Latest Permitting News

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured a key mining license and demonstrated promising product applications, supported by a significant investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The company is progressing towards customer qualification and offtake agreements while expanding exploration efforts.

New World Resources has identified a significant gold-rich alteration zone at its Antler Deposit, promising to boost the project's resource base and economic outlook ahead of a planned resource update and DFS in late 2025.

Caspin Resources is set to launch its maiden drilling campaign at the Bygoo Tin Project in New South Wales, aiming to build on promising high-grade tin intercepts and unlock a potentially large-scale tin province.

Metals Australia Ltd reported robust progress in its December 2024 quarter, including a drilling permit award and a threefold land increase at its Lac Carheil Graphite Project, alongside advancing prefeasibility and metallurgical studies. Exploration success at Corvette River and Warrego East further underscores the company’s diversified critical minerals and gold portfolio.

Peak Minerals has secured an 80% stake in key uranium and rutile projects in Cameroon and launched a significant drilling campaign at the Minta Rutile Project, marking a pivotal step in its exploration strategy.

MEC Resources has successfully completed a $2.65 million entitlement offer and resumed trading on the ASX after nearly five years of suspension. The company is now focused on advancing its energy investments, including navigating ongoing legal issues with its Advent Energy joint venture.

Bulletin Resources continues its appeal against the refusal of a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit critical to advancing drilling at its Ravensthorpe Lithium Project, while maintaining a strong cash position and reviewing strategic opportunities.

Bubalus Resources has secured critical exploration licenses and permits across multiple projects, positioning itself for a pivotal drilling campaign in Victoria and rare earth exploration in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Firetail Resources has identified a promising new porphyry-style copper target at its Picha Project in Peru, accelerating exploration with support from BHP’s Xplor program. Drill permitting for the high-grade Ichucollo target is progressing, setting the stage for a pivotal phase in the project’s development.

Po Valley Energy has secured crucial regional approval to launch a 3D seismic campaign over its Selva Malvezzi concession, paving the way for drilling four new wells.

Carnarvon Energy reports a robust cash balance of A$187 million amid delays in the Dorado project development following Santos' decision to pause FPSO acquisition. The renewal of Bedout Basin exploration permits offers a pathway to future drilling in 2026.

Cooper Metals reports promising exploration progress at its Mt Isa East copper-gold project and high-grade gold assays at the Gooroo project, while maintaining a solid cash reserve of $2.1 million.