Latest Permitting News

AIC Mines has reported promising drilling results at its Iris and Eloise South prospects near the Eloise copper mine, confirming extensive copper mineralisation and a spectacular high-grade gold intercept.

Barton Gold has wrapped up an intensive 39,000m Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications ahead of a Pre-Feasibility Study due in Q1 2027. Early assay results suggest potential for improved grade and resource size, underpinning robust project economics.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.

DeSoto Resources has restarted a 10,000m power auger drilling program and launched a 6,262-line kilometre airborne geophysical survey across multiple projects in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin following government approval after a pause due to illegal mining enforcement.

Sabre Resources has secured 4,000km2 of prime gold-copper ground near Tennant Creek and kicked off its maiden drilling campaign at Kurundi North, aiming to replicate world-class mineralisation.

Somerset Minerals has unveiled thick zones of high-grade copper-silver mineralisation from its maiden drilling at the Talisker target in Nunavut, confirming a significant blind discovery beneath glacial cover.

Strata Minerals is pushing forward multiple technical workstreams at its Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia, backed by BML Ventures. These initiatives aim to de-risk mine planning, processing, and permitting as the project moves closer to development.

Globe Metals & Mining has locked in a US$600,000 unsecured working capital facility from director Bo Tan, adding short-term financial flexibility as it advances its Kanyika Niobium Project.

OD6 Metals has completed its acquisition of the Quinn Fluorspar Project, consolidating 100% ownership of 226 mining claims in Nevada and positioning itself as a potential key domestic fluorspar supplier for the US.

American Uranium has lifted its Lo Herma uranium resource to nearly 10 million pounds U3O8, with a 72% jump in Indicated Resources and a stronger base ahead of a Q4 2026 scoping study.

Global Lithium Resources has secured the Mining Development and Closure Proposal approval for its Manna Lithium Project, paving the way for early works and infrastructure development ahead of a planned Final Investment Decision in late 2026.

Hot Chili Limited expands its Costa Fuego copper-gold project with significant drilling success at La Verde, underpinning a strong Preliminary Feasibility Study and strategic water infrastructure plans.