Latest Permitting News

Desert Metals Limited has reported compelling high-grade gold results at its King Kong prospect and secured $1.25 million in funding to accelerate exploration in Côte d’Ivoire. The company is gearing up for expanded drilling and sampling programs in 2026.

Burley Minerals is progressing its Cane Bore Iron Project with planned drilling following heritage surveys, while reviewing its Chubb Lithium Project strategy amid rising lithium prices. The company also relinquished its Yerecoin Iron Project due to legal challenges.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

First Lithium Limited is progressing towards critical milestones with pending license renewals in Mali expected soon and a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate on the horizon, supported by recent funding injections.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

Golden Cross Resources reported a quiet December quarter with ongoing preparatory work at its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending operational compliance.

3D Energi has reported significant gas discoveries at Essington-1 and Charlemont-1 wells in the Otway Basin, reinforcing its strategy to supply local gas to Australia's east coast. However, the company faces funding challenges that have led to a temporary trading suspension.

Iron Bear Resources has strengthened its financial position with fresh funding from Vale and a significant share sale, while progressing its flagship iron ore project in Canada amid positive government engagement.

Emperor Energy has appointed Tim Handley as Managing Director and is making significant progress on funding and preparing the Judith-2 appraisal well in the Offshore Gippsland Basin.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

ADX Energy reported a 24% drop in production due to mechanical issues but is advancing well workovers and new drilling, supported by a $3.5 million capital raise and plans for a dual listing in Oslo.

Aspire Mining has taken a major step forward in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project by signing a $69.9 million EPC contract and gaining government backing for a key highway project, positioning the company for first coal exports by late 2027.