Latest Permitting News

3D Energi has raised $9.4 million to fund the drilling of its Essington-1 well in the Otway Basin, with Korea National Oil Corporation acquiring a 29% stake in the joint venture alongside ConocoPhillips. Drilling is set to commence in late October 2025.

Far East Gold has launched a 10-hole diamond drilling campaign at its high-grade Sua gold prospect in Papua, Indonesia, aiming to confirm and expand a substantial inferred resource. Historical drilling revealed multiple impressive gold intercepts, with grades reaching up to 52.3 g/t Au.

Blue Star Helium has signed a key lease agreement with Kinder Morgan for CO2 processing equipment, advancing its Galactica Stage 1 project toward first helium and CO2 production by December 2025.

European Lithium has sold 3.85 million shares of Critical Metals Corp. for US$50 million, reinforcing its strategic stake in a company with assets vital to Europe's clean energy future.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Centaurus Metals has secured the final mining lease for its Jaguar Nickel Project in Brazil, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and moving closer to a Final Investment Decision and project development.

DeSoto Resources has raised A$14 million in a strongly supported placement to fund its maiden drilling program in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, backed by a notable cornerstone investor and institutional interest.

Pacgold Limited announces acquisition and phased restart of the White Dam gold project, targeting near-term production and resource expansion with a $12.4 million funding plan.

Triangle Energy (Global) Limited has been awarded a 100% interest in the SC-82 onshore exploration contract in the Philippines’ Cagayan Basin, unlocking a large prospective gas area near existing infrastructure.

Melbana Energy has significantly upgraded its prospective resource estimates for the AC/P70 offshore permit, boosting gas and oil volumes and advancing the Hadrosaurus lead to prospect status, while progressing a farmout process to fund exploration.

Battery Age Minerals has received initial drilling approval for its maiden program at the El Aguila Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, setting the stage for resource definition and exploration growth in a prolific mining region.

Carawine Resources Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following a Federal Court ruling that allows QGold Pty Ltd to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares it does not own.