Latest Regional Development News

Hot Chili Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Huasco Water project in Chile, outlining a multi-stage water supply network to support mining, agriculture, and communities in the water-stressed Huasco Valley. The project boasts strong financial metrics and key MOUs with major mining and industrial clients.

Nordic Resources has validated a significant new indicated gold resource at the Kiimala Trend in Finland, lifting its total gold equivalent inventory close to 1 million ounces. This milestone follows the pending acquisition of three Finnish gold projects from Northgold AB.

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.

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.