Latest Permitting News

Truscott Mining has secured a drilling contract to kick off a 2,500-metre RC drilling program at its Westminster Project, alongside appointing a seasoned project geology manager to steer development efforts.

NEXTDC has obtained the crucial planning permit to develop its M4 Melbourne Data Centre in Port Melbourne, marking a significant step in expanding its infrastructure footprint.

Bass Oil reported steady December production with a notable gas sales agreement for the Vanessa field, signaling a strategic shift towards gas commercialization.

Dalaroo Metals’ maiden sampling at Blue Lagoon reveals a district-scale critical minerals system with high-grade zirconium, hafnium, and rare earth elements over a 2.7km strike. The results validate historical data and position the project as a strategic asset in Greenland’s emerging critical minerals landscape.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has agreed to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, consolidating its copper assets near the Lady Annie Copper Mine and boosting its processing feedstock. This strategic move strengthens Austral’s balance sheet and advances its vision to become a mid-tier copper producer in Queensland.

Ausgold Limited has delivered an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Katanning Gold Project, revealing increased gold production and enhanced financial returns, supported by a $90 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary Gold Project with promising high-grade gold results and has commenced Phase 2 drilling, backed by a $1.23 million capital raise to accelerate exploration along the 7.5km MS2 Gold Corridor.

Evolution Energy Minerals has resumed soil sampling at its Chikundo Copper Project in Tanzania, moving closer to a planned drilling campaign in 2026. The latest phase aims to refine drill targets and accelerate exploration progress.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Feasibility Study for its Lady Herial gold deposit, outlining a robust, short-life open pit mine with strong pre-tax cash flows exceeding $40 million. The project is fully permitted and poised for imminent development.

NexGen Energy has announced a significant 23% vertical expansion of its high-grade uranium subdomain at Patterson Corridor East, alongside the commencement of a record 45,500-meter drilling campaign for 2026. This development underscores the company's advancing exploration momentum in the Athabasca Basin.

Wildcat Resources has significantly expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery with strong high-grade intercepts and progressed the Definitive Feasibility Study at its Tabba Tabba Project, alongside securing a strategic tenement and executing a Native Title Agreement.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired Nagambie Lifestyle Park for $11 million, marking its ninth all-age rental community and reinforcing its affordable housing strategy in regional Victoria.