Latest Permitting News

Santana Minerals has cleared key regulatory and operational hurdles for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, with a 30-year mining permit granted and strong drilling results boosting project prospects ahead of targeted mid-2026 construction.

Ioneer Ltd has reported a significant uplift in the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, alongside ongoing strategic partnership talks and strong market demand for lithium and boric acid.

Resolution Minerals is fast-tracking development of the historic Golden Gate Tungsten Mine in Idaho, leveraging expert geological insight and acquiring a nearby processing mill and stockpiles amid soaring tungsten prices.

Asara Resources has reported robust drilling results at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea and initiated a major resource expansion campaign, alongside a strategic acquisition to broaden its regional footprint.

Cyprium Metals is advancing its brownfield restart of the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia, targeting mid-2026 copper cathode production with a low-capital, high-cash-flow approach. The company has secured $41 million through an institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund exploration and expansion.

European Resources Limited has accelerated its rare earths exploration and metallurgical programs in Finland, supported by a fully subscribed $1.6 million rights issue and a $546,750 placement. Key drilling and processing initiatives aim to unlock value amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

West Wits Mining has transitioned its Qala Shallows project from mobilisation to underground production, delivering first ore to surface and targeting its first gold pour in March 2026. The company has secured substantial funding to support this milestone and future growth.

OD6 Metals has identified a strong off-hole conductor near historic high-grade copper workings at its Gulf Creek project, signalling promising new drill targets. The findings from a recent Down Hole Electromagnetic survey enhance the project’s exploration potential ahead of upcoming drilling.

BPM Minerals has reported robust high-grade gold intersections from its maiden drilling at the Beachcomber Prospect within the Forelands Gold Project, Western Australia, confirming a promising south-plunging ore shoot open at depth. The company is gearing up for a follow-up drilling campaign and awaits soil assay results from adjacent targets.

Celsius Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a 35-year mine life. The study highlights strong returns, low operating costs, and a clear path to development in the Philippines.

Albright Metals has completed a key diamond drilling program at its Golden Pike Project in Canada and initiated antimony drilling at Bond Road, supported by a successful $1.98 million capital raise.

Ballard Mining has raised $61 million through a well-supported placement to fund an aggressive drilling program and early development works at its Mt Ida Gold Project, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision.