Latest Permitting News

Star Minerals has obtained the crucial Native Vegetation Clearing Permit, completing all regulatory approvals to commence mining at the Tumblegum South Gold Project in Western Australia.

DeSoto Resources has identified a substantial 9km-long artisanal gold mining zone at its Koba Project in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, with high-grade samples up to 15.2g/t Au and ongoing exploration activities underway.

MyState Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of 12 cents per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside an updated dividend reinvestment plan price reflecting recent trading activity.

Amplitude Energy has intersected the primary gas reservoir at its Isabella prospect, revealing encouraging preliminary data that points to high deliverability and low CO2 levels. The company is now set to commence flow testing to better understand the resource potential.

QPM Energy has secured essential development and environmental approvals for its Isaac Power Station, paving the way for construction to begin pending final financing. The project aligns with Queensland’s ambitious energy transition goals.

Nordic Resources has reported final assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Kopsa gold-copper project, revealing significant extensions of mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries. The company plans further drilling and an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Emperor Energy has won a crucial 24-month extension on its Vic/P47 exploration permit, securing tenure for the Judith Gas Field offshore Victoria and allowing more time to complete environmental approvals and funding arrangements.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilisation for a three-week 2D seismic campaign across its highly prospective acreage in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to advance gas resource appraisal and meet farm-in commitments with Santos.

Prairie Lithium has kicked off full construction of its lithium extraction plant in Saskatchewan, deploying innovative prefabricated building methods and preparing to install the largest Direct Lithium Extraction equipment ever built. With 100% of initial output pre-sold, the company is poised to reshape the lithium market.

Patriot Resources has confirmed strong silver recoveries averaging 85% from historical testwork at its Tassa project in Peru, underpinning a maiden JORC Inferred Resource of 31.4 million ounces silver equivalent. An independent metallurgical review is underway to refine recovery assumptions and support future resource upgrades.

Kuniko Limited reports promising early diamond drilling results at its Commonwealth-Silica Hill Project in NSW, confirming significant sulphide mineralisation and extending known zones. Backed by a $3.75 million placement, the company is fast-tracking a larger Phase 2 drilling campaign to expand resource validation and explore new targets.

Battery Age Minerals has confirmed significant high-grade gold and silver mineralisation along a 2.7 km strike at its El Aguila Project in Argentina, with follow-up drilling planned to test depth and extensions.