Latest Permitting News

Aurum Resources has inked a deal to acquire a significant stake in Major Star Plus Sarl, expanding its gold exploration footprint around its flagship Boundiali and Napié projects in Côte d'Ivoire. The staged earn-in agreement offers Aurum up to 87% interest in key permits, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and potential resource growth.

Anson Resources has submitted a permit application for a production-scale disposal well at its Green River Lithium Project, marking a key step toward full-scale lithium production in Utah. This well will support both demonstration and future operations, enhancing geological understanding and resource modeling.

Native Mineral Resources has released a JORC 2012-compliant update to its Granite Castle gold-silver resource, outlining 64,500 ounces of gold and 1.24 million ounces of silver. This milestone sets the stage for accelerated development near its existing Blackjack operations in Queensland.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.

Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

Cyclone Metals has launched a comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Study for its Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada, aiming to refine development plans and attract global steel market demand.

Catalyst Metals Limited reported record FY2025 financial results driven by stable operations at the Plutonic Gold Belt and a buoyant gold price environment. The company plans to double annual gold production to 200koz through development of new mines and expanded exploration.

Genmin Limited has increased insider loans by A$0.5 million, reinforcing funding for its flagship Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon as it targets production in late 2026.

Cyprium Metals Limited has launched an A$80 million capital raise to fast-track the restart of its Nifty Copper Complex, aiming to unlock significant value from its brownfield assets. The funds will support refurbishment, feasibility studies, and strengthen the company’s balance sheet.

ASF Group Limited reports a dramatic turnaround to a $25.8 million profit for FY2025, driven by a one-off $32.7 million gain from subsidiary disposals amid a 70% revenue drop.

MEC Resources Ltd has reported a net profit of $207,490 for the 2025 financial year, reversing prior losses, while advancing a significant legal challenge through its investee Advent Energy Ltd and raising $2.6 million via an entitlement offer.

Energy World Corporation Ltd reports a remarkable turnaround to a $346 million profit for FY25, driven by a $390 million gain from debt restructuring and the sale of a key Indonesian asset. The company faces funding challenges as it advances LNG and power projects in Southeast Asia.