Latest Regulatory Permitting News

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.

Moab Minerals is progressing its Manyoni uranium project with a planned JORC-compliant resource estimate and is nearing completion of a key tenement acquisition, while securing fresh funding to support ongoing exploration.

Nova Minerals supports the permit application for the West Susitna Access Road, a vital infrastructure project set to enhance mining access and economic growth in Alaska’s resource-rich region.

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.

Emmerson Resources’ latest Scoping Study confirms the White Devil Gold Project as a Major Mine, projecting robust financial returns and a seven-year mine life. With feasibility studies underway and a strategic JV structure, the project is poised for development in the Northern Territory.

Capricorn Metals has announced a 13% increase in the Mt Gibson Gold Project's resource, including a maiden underground resource of 684,000 ounces at Orion South and a new open pit resource at Highway, boosting total resources to 4.5 million ounces.