Latest Permitting News

Boab Metals has locked in a US$30 million prepayment facility with Trafigura for its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and received key environmental approvals, setting the stage for a final investment decision in the second half of 2025.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has been notified of the refusal of its Joint Venture Applications for the PEP 11 permit, which remains valid for two months. The company is now considering a legal challenge to this decision.

Xanadu Mines has lodged a comprehensive NI 43-101 technical report for its Kharmagtai Copper-Gold Project, revealing key differences in production and economic outcomes compared to earlier ASX disclosures due to regulatory standards.

Rapid Lithium Limited has revised payment terms for its Ingersoll Project acquisition and opted out of a previously planned deal with Patriot Lithium, sharpening its focus on lithium exploration and a new gallium-germanium project.

Magellan Asset Management has announced target cash distributions for its suite of funds for the six-month period ending June 30, 2025, signaling steady income expectations for investors.

Genesis Minerals Limited reported a record December quarter gold production of 57,055oz, driven by an accelerated Laverton mill restart and strong operational execution. The company’s cash reserves surged 34% to A$238 million, underpinning its debt-free growth strategy.

D3 Energy’s recent production test at Nooitgedacht Major reveals promising helium and natural gas flow rates, confirming a new northern production area within the ER315 permit.

Gold Mountain Limited has outlined a strategic 14-hole drilling campaign targeting high-priority lithium anomalies in Brazil’s Bananal Valley, following comprehensive soil sampling and mapping at its Salinas II Project.

White Cliff Minerals has secured a crucial Class A Land Use Permit for its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, setting the stage for maiden drilling activities to begin in March 2025. This regulatory milestone follows a positive environmental screening and signals progress in unlocking high-grade copper potential.

Echelon Resources has agreed to acquire full ownership and operatorship of the EP145 exploration permit in the Northern Territory’s Amadeus Basin, aiming to unlock a discovered gas resource with modern technology.

Megado Minerals has secured an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in a significant copper project in Spain and entered a strategic exploration deal for rare earths in the US, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals supply.

Benz Mining has completed its acquisition of the Glenburgh and Mt Egerton gold projects in Western Australia from Spartan Resources, marking a strategic expansion with Spartan becoming a significant shareholder and board participant.