Latest Regional Development News

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Foresta Group Holdings advances its flagship Kawerau renewable energy project with inclusion in New Zealand’s Fast-Track Approvals Act, a key term sheet with Genesis Energy, and $2 million raised via convertible notes.

Mayur Resources has unveiled significant progress on its Central Lime Project, including enhanced production capacity, favorable EPC bids, and advancing offtake negotiations, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision.

Eskan Company has received conditional approval for C$13.5 million in funding from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to advance the Trans-Atikh Project, a key infrastructure initiative supporting lithium development in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region.

E79 Gold Mines responds to ASX inquiries about recent price and volume spikes, linking market activity to a neighbour's gold find near its Laverton South Project.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired a mixed-use residential park in Gladstone, marking its strategic entry into the all-age rental market with promising yield and expansion potential.

VRX Silica Limited's Arrowsmith North silica sand project faces a formal appeal from the Conservation Council of WA, challenging the recent environmental approval recommendation. The company is preparing its response while continuing to advance parallel permitting processes.

Tartana Minerals is advancing talks to access the Mungana Processing Plant, potentially unlocking a significant processing capacity for its copper ore and reviving nearby mining operations.

Strike Resources reports steady progress on its high-grade Apurimac Iron Ore Project in Peru, alongside key developments in its Lithium Energy investment and sale agreement.

RTG Mining Inc. is advancing rapidly towards financing the Stage 1 Direct Shipping Operation at its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, with a capital budget confirmed under US$25 million. Meanwhile, exploration at the Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan reveals significant porphyry targets, positioning RTG for a pivotal year ahead.