Latest Permitting News

St Barbara has given the final investment nod to restart its Touquoy gold operation in Nova Scotia, signing major local contracts and aiming to resume ore processing by the end of 2026.

Elementos Limited has made significant strides in developing its tin and tungsten assets, with progress on Oropesa’s permitting and a major resource upgrade at Cleveland. A $29.5 million strategic placement bolsters its balance sheet for upcoming milestones.

Macro Metals’ subsidiary Macro Mining Services has landed an exclusive 36-month mining services contract with Metal Logic, supporting the rollout of innovative modular smelting technology in the East Pilbara. The first work package at Poondano Mine is set to start mid-2026, promising regional economic and Indigenous engagement benefits.

The Geological Survey of Sweden has proposed designating Aura Energy’s Häggån polymetallic deposit as a national interest, potentially securing legal protections that support Europe’s clean energy ambitions through critical minerals like uranium and vanadium.

Infini Resources has received drill permits to begin its inaugural diamond drilling program targeting high-grade uranium at Reynolds and Reitenbach Lake projects in northern Saskatchewan. The campaign aims to test a large, underexplored system on the eastern Athabasca Basin margin, with drilling set to start in late April 2026.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has reinforced the scale and quality of its Ema rare earth project with strong drilling results and steady progress on permitting and feasibility studies, positioning it well amid tightening global supply.

Great Western Exploration has kicked off a major copper-gold drilling campaign targeting nine prospects in Western Australia's Yerrida Basin, backed by a $3.75 million placement. The program begins with a diamond drill testing a key gravity anomaly at the Oval VHMS target, aiming to replicate the nearby DeGrussa deposit's success.

Tesoro Gold has reported standout deep drilling results at its Ternera Deposit, confirming mineralisation well beyond previous open pit limits, while fast-tracking its El Zorro project into a Definitive Feasibility Study aiming for completion by year-end.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has completed Phase I drilling at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, confirming a large hydrothermal system and delivering encouraging assay results. The company is gearing up for Phase II drilling targeting the elusive high-grade core.

Cambium Bio has secured FDA confirmation that a single pivotal Phase 3 trial plus confirmatory evidence will suffice for Biologics License Application submission for Elate Ocular, significantly reducing development expenses and accelerating the pathway to market.

Resolution Minerals has raised A$20 million in a strongly supported institutional placement to accelerate exploration and development at its US Horse Heaven Project, while preparing for a NASDAQ listing to boost its US market presence.

Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) closed March 2026 with a robust A$9.3 million cash and securities position, progressing drill-ready gold targets at Meekatharra and refining rare earth and lithium prospects across Western Australia. The company’s strategic acquisition adjacent to its Ti Tree Lithium Project signals intent to consolidate its position in a burgeoning lithium corridor.