Latest Regulatory Permitting News

Zeus Resources has secured Forestry Department approval to begin trenching at its Casablanca Antimony Project in Morocco, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for exploration. The program aims to refine geological understanding and target high-grade antimony mineralization.

Lunnon Metals has secured shareholder approval for its Ore Purchase Agreement and chosen Hampton Mining as the preferred contractor for its Lady Herial gold open pit, moving closer to operational commencement pending regulatory permits.

Pursuit Minerals progresses its Rio Grande Sur lithium project with a refined commercial plan and feasibility study, while expanding into gold through the Sascha Marcelina acquisition. A recent $4 million placement strengthens its financial position for growth.

IRIS Metals Limited has made substantial progress in its South Dakota lithium projects, completing critical drilling phases and expanding its land holdings through strategic acquisitions, supported by a recent $4.27 million capital raise.

Australian Mines Limited has secured key approvals to begin a ~1,000m drilling program at its high-grade Flemington scandium project, positioning itself strategically amid tightening Chinese rare earth export controls.

Lunnon Metals has formalized an Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields subsidiary St Ives Gold Mining, setting the stage for development of the high-grade Lady Herial gold deposit. The agreement outlines a 70, 30 free cash flow split and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Patriot Battery Metals has reached a significant milestone in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project, with federal and provincial environmental assessments now aligned and progressing on schedule.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports exceptionally high rare earth element grades from in-situ recovery trials at its Ema project, confirming economic viability with low capital costs. The breakthrough supports rapid project scaling and strong market potential.

IRIS Metals has successfully completed test mining at its fully permitted Beecher lithium project and expanded its US footprint with a strategic acquisition, while securing $4.27 million to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured global rights to a breakthrough solar panel recycling technology that promises to unlock vast reserves of critical minerals, while advancing its Québec lithium refinery with robust financials and strategic partnerships.

Siren Gold Limited reports significant progress on its New Zealand gold and antimony projects, with a mining permit decision for Sams Creek expected by year-end and ongoing drilling poised to upgrade resource classifications.

Mount Hope Mining has defined a maiden gold exploration target at Mt Solitary and more than doubled its landholding in the Cobar basin, setting the stage for a maiden drill program in September 2025.