Latest Permitting News

Bass Oil has received regulatory approval to award the drilling contract for its Bunian 6 well in Indonesia, aiming to add 500 barrels of oil per day to current production by mid-year.

EV Resources has restructured its Tecomatlán plant acquisition to fast-track antimony production with a low-risk, milestone-based payment plan. Refurbishment is underway, supported by strong metallurgical results and a clear path to near-term output.

Finder Energy has confirmed the technical feasibility of repurposing the Petrojarl I FPSO vessel for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, setting the stage for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

PMET Resources has reported its final 2025 drilling results from the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, revealing the widest caesium intercept to date at the newly discovered Helios Zone and identifying a new mineralized lens north of the Vega Zone.

Boss Energy has released updated Mineral Resource Estimates for its Gould’s Dam and Jason’s Deposit uranium projects, revealing significant increases in contained uranium despite lower average grades. The company is advancing permitting and drilling plans to accelerate development near its Honeymoon Operation in South Australia.

EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.

Pancontinental Energy has won a crucial 12-month extension for its PEL 87 offshore Namibia exploration licence, enabling further seismic analysis and drilling preparations. This extension keeps the project on track as the company seeks a farmin partner to advance exploration.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$25 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, bolstering its cash position to approximately AU$76 million as it advances the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Gorilla Gold has reported high-grade gold intersections well beyond its existing Mulwarrie resource, revealing significant potential for resource expansion and a broader exploration footprint across a 30km corridor.

3D Energi Limited has received a formal buy-out notice from ConocoPhillips to acquire its 20% interest in the VIC/P79 exploration permit, marking a critical juncture in the Otway Phase 1 project.

Turaco Gold has expanded its Afema Project mineral resource to 4.65 million ounces of gold, marking a significant increase ahead of its Preliminary Feasibility Study due in Q2 2026. This growth is underpinned by successful drilling campaigns and the maiden resource declaration for the Herman Deposit.