Latest Permitting News

Highfield Resources has locked in A$10 million through convertible notes from existing investors to tackle a key permit issue and push forward its flagship Muga Potash Project in Spain.

Barton Gold Holdings has raised $17.5 million through a placement led by Franklin Templeton and a Share Purchase Plan, aiming to commission its Central Gawler Mill by late 2026 and advance the Tunkillia Gold Project.

Sierra Nevada Gold (SNX) is nearing the conclusion of its bidding for exploration blocks in Saudi Arabia while securing key permits to restart mining in Nevada. The company is poised to begin test mining and drilling programs backed by fresh capital.

Altair Minerals has finalized the acquisition of the Greater Oko Project in Guyana, marking the largest gold exploration landholding in the country’s history. Backed by a cornerstone investment from Resolute Holdings, Altair is poised to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective and underexplored greenstone belt.

Capstone Copper has struck a strategic deal with Orion Resource Partners, unlocking up to $360 million for a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, accelerating development in Chile’s Atacama region.

Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.

Golden Mile Resources is advancing exploration at its Aurora Gold Prospect in Arizona, launching detailed geological mapping and soil sampling to refine high-grade gold targets ahead of maiden drilling.

Chariot Corporation confirms extensive lithium-bearing pegmatites at its Nigerian Fonlo and Iganna projects, setting the stage for small-scale mechanized mining and systematic exploration in 2026. Assay results and acquisition completion remain key near-term milestones.

Austral Gold Limited has released an updated Mineral Resource and Reserve estimate for its Casposo Mine in Argentina, underpinning plans to restart production with strong economic fundamentals. The report highlights a 74-month mine life and a compelling after-tax NPV of US$72.7 million.

Brightstar Resources has reported a remarkable 91% increase in gold production at its Laverton underground mines for the September quarter, setting a new company record. The ramp-up at the Fish mine and ongoing exploration efforts signal strong growth potential.

Patagonia Lithium prepares to drill a key lithium well in Argentina while advancing rare earth exploration in Brazil, backed by recent funding and promising early results.

Catalyst Metals has received regulatory approval to build an exploration tunnel at its Four Eagles gold project in Victoria, marking a pivotal step toward underground access and resource expansion. The company is advancing its high-grade gold resource with a secured processing facility and plans for further drilling in FY26.