Latest Permitting News

Lunnon Metals has greenlit a $13 million FY2027 exploration budget to aggressively test a conceptual 1.2-2.4 million ounce gold target at its Foster-Baker area within the St Ives gold camp, aiming to drill more metres than in any year over the past six decades.

Krakatoa Resources has kicked off its 2026 drilling campaign at the Zopkhito Project in Georgia, aiming to convert a significant foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate while advancing early mine development studies.

Ampol launches a A$400 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to refinance upcoming debt maturities, locking in long-dated funding with flexible drawdown options.

Turnstone Resources has reported standout rock chip assays up to 31.6g/t gold and 12.9% copper at its Glava project in Sweden, alongside validation of historic drill core at Torsby West, reinforcing the potential for a sizeable copper-gold system.

Chilwa Minerals has identified widespread rare earth element mineralisation in clays directly beneath its Mposa heavy mineral sands deposit in Malawi, revealing potential for a dual-commodity mining operation pending metallurgical test results.

KGL Resources has launched a A$300 million equity raising to complete funding for the Jervois Copper Project, combining it with a US$300 million streaming deal and existing cash to fully finance construction and production.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

Cullen Resources’ Northern Finland joint venture with Capella Minerals has delivered promising copper-silver mineralization in maiden drilling at Killero E, setting the stage for upcoming gold-focused drilling at Killero W.

Theta Gold Mines (ASX: TGM) reports substantial progress on its TGME Gold Project, with major construction activities well underway and critical equipment nearing delivery, reinforcing its path to production in 2027.

Kingston Resources launches a $8.47 million rights issue at a 12.5% discount, backed by a $4.4 million placement, to finance a major drilling campaign and plant expansion at Mineral Hill following the closure of its Pearse South open pit.

Lotus Resources has halted production at its Kayelekera uranium mine due to acid supply interruptions linked to Middle East geopolitics and acid plant issues, while advancing export permits and pursuing new funding arrangements.

Ramelius Resources secures a key environmental nod from WA EPA, clearing the Roe Project to advance via a streamlined Part V approval process and setting the stage for early works in late 2026.