Latest Permitting News

Critical Resources has lodged an application to extend its Croesus gold-tungsten permit in New Zealand, targeting a broader tungsten system with historic grades up to 42.6% WO3. This move comes as tungsten prices surge over eightfold due to global supply constraints.

Forrestania Resources has upgraded its Johnson Range gold resource to 130,730 ounces, marking a 26% increase supported by recent drilling and independent estimation.

Everest Metals Corporation (ASX:EMC) has delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for its Revere Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining 15 million tonnes at 0.54 g/t gold for 260,780 ounces. The near-surface, open-pit amenable resource spans the Big John and Armstrong deposits, with further drilling planned to expand and upgrade the resource.

Freehill Mining has secured and reviewed the Mineral Resource Estimate block model for its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project in Chile, enabling accelerated underground mine planning and highlighting growth potential amid a strengthening copper market.

Grange Resources edges closer to a long-term mining lease extension for its Savage River North Pit Underground Project, but funding challenges emerge as a major shareholder pulls back support amid volatile markets.

Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3) has confirmed significant rare earth oxides with a high magnetic component in early sampling at its Campo Largo project, setting the stage for systematic drilling this quarter.

Brookside Energy has captured over 40% of its targeted Riverbend acreage in Oklahoma, advancing its development plans to expand its Anadarko Basin footprint and drilling inventory.

Resolute Mining’s scoping study for its ABC Project in Côte d’Ivoire outlines a robust 12-year open pit gold operation with strong economic metrics, including a post-tax NPV of US$1.2 billion and a 39% IRR at US$3,500/oz gold.

Black Bear Minerals has boosted its Independence Project resource in Nevada to 2.2 million ounces gold equivalent, including a standout 1Moz high-grade skarn at 6.3g/t gold, achieved at a mineral growth cost of just AU$4.71 per ounce.

MetalsGrove Mining has defined two extensive gold anomalous trends at its Fifty-Five Prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, setting the stage for infill sampling and auger drilling during the upcoming wet season.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

Evion Group has secured an exclusive option to acquire a high-grade fluorspar project in Nevada, complementing its graphite assets and supported by a $6.5 million capital raise to fund US expansion and exploration.