Latest Regulatory Approvals News

St Barbara’s application for early renewal of the Simberi Mining Lease is set for review by Papua New Guinea’s Mining Advisory Council in June, a crucial step toward expanding gold production.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has partnered with SpectronRx to manufacture and distribute its lead prostate cancer diagnostic, Cu-64 SAR-bisPSMA, at commercial scale across the US. This agreement sets the stage for a seamless launch pending FDA approval.

Element 25 has locked in a $50 million senior debt facility from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to expand its Butcherbird manganese project, underpinning supply for its US battery materials plant.

D3 Energy has acquired two promising exploration permits in South Australia’s Arckaringa Basin, marking a strategic move to diversify its helium and hydrogen portfolio alongside its South African assets.

Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Scoping Study for its Lady Herial gold project, highlighting a high-grade open pit opportunity underpinned by predominantly measured resources. The company is advancing commercial negotiations and regulatory approvals, setting the stage for potential near-term development.

Tamboran Resources has reported a record IP30 flow rate of 7.2 MMcf/d from its Shenandoah South 2H ST1 well, matching top US shale benchmarks and paving the way for a 40 MMcf/d pilot project by mid-2026.

Tamboran Resources has reported a record 30-day initial production flow rate from its Shenandoah South 2H sidetrack well in the Beetaloo Basin, aligning with prolific US shale benchmarks and setting the stage for commercial gas sales by mid-2026.

Lakes Blue Energy has obtained Victorian government approval to drill the Wombat-5 appraisal well, a key step toward unlocking significant gas resources amid looming East Coast supply shortages.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced an underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$3 million, supporting its advancing Dubbo Project and ramp-up of the Korean Metals Plant. The company also outlines ambitions for a US metals facility amid strong government backing and strategic partnerships.

Vintage Energy has agreed to sell its entire 25% interest in the PEP 171 permit in Victoria’s Otway Basin to Beach Energy for $1.25 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Southern Flank gas fields project.

Zenith Minerals has launched a fully underwritten $3.5 million entitlement offer to fund drilling at its key gold projects in Western Australia and Queensland, aiming to expand mineral resources and advance exploration.