Latest Permitting News

Rumble Resources advances its Western Queen Gold-Tungsten Project towards late 2025 production through a joint venture with Bain Global and MEGA Resources, while reporting significant high-grade gold and tungsten assay results. The company also expands its portfolio by acquiring 100% of the Thunderstorm Gold Project and initiates a scoping study on the Earaheedy Zinc-Lead-Silver Project.

Icon Energy Limited has received a Notice of Proposed Grant for Petroleum Lease PL-1144 in the Cooper Basin, marking a significant step toward resource development. Meanwhile, the company secured a $300,000 unsecured loan under revised terms, though its shares remain suspended pending native title negotiations and ASX approval.

Top End Energy has completed its strategic acquisition of Serpentine Energy, significantly expanding its natural hydrogen footprint in Kansas and advancing towards its first well drilling, while also progressing exploration in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Southern Palladium’s March quarter report highlights strong project economics from its Bengwenyama PGM project, with a $1.06 billion NPV and a mining right decision expected in Q2 2025. The company is progressing a Definitive Feasibility Study and project optimisation to accelerate production.

Middle Island Resources completed analysis of its maiden drilling at the Georgina Project and secured three new exploration permits in Queensland, while renewing its board with two new directors post-quarter.

Brightstar Resources is accelerating development of its Sandstone Gold Project with a fully funded 80,000m drilling campaign and a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for first half 2026. The company aims to establish a new long-life gold production hub in Western Australia, aspiring to produce over 200,000 ounces annually within five years.

Battery Minerals Ltd has launched comprehensive geophysical and geochemical programs at its El Aguila Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q3 2025 pending approvals.

Genmin Limited marks a pivotal quarter with the appointment of CEO Andrew Taplin, signing of a key mining convention with Gabon, and a binding MoU with Sinohydro to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project.

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.