Latest Mining Lease News

Metal Bank Limited is advancing its Western Australia gold strategy with significant resource development at Livingstone and a binding agreement to acquire Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets, while also progressing critical minerals projects in Queensland and Saudi Arabia.

Chariot Corporation has secured a controlling stake in a major Nigerian lithium portfolio, marking a strategic entry into the Africa-China lithium corridor, supported by a A$1.6 million capital raise and enhanced working capital facility.

OzAurum Resources reports strong drilling results at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project and regains full control of its Feasibility Study, positioning the company for accelerated development amid record gold prices.

Alice Queen Limited has reported significant progress at its Viani Fiji Project, extending high-grade gold mineralisation over a 5km strike. The company also registered a mining lease application for its Horn Island Project and raised $1 million via convertible notes to fund ongoing exploration.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

Vertex Minerals has commenced underground ore production at its Reward Gold Mine in New South Wales, processing high-grade ore through a gravity-only plant with strong recoveries. The company also advanced its A$11 million capital raising, positioning itself for steady growth into 2026.

Tartana Minerals reports a significant new gold resource estimate at Cardross alongside robust copper sulphate sales and strategic board changes, positioning itself as a rising copper-gold producer in Far North Queensland.

Lithium Plus Minerals has secured a 20-year mining lease for its Lei Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward production, while its subsidiary Moonlight Resources progresses with an IPO and strategic gold asset acquisition.

Tolu Minerals has secured a $60.5 million capital raise and appointed Dr Chris Muller as CEO, setting the stage for a production restart at Tolukuma Gold Mine in the second half of 2026 alongside a major drilling program.

BMG Resources reports encouraging drill results and advances a scoping study at Abercromby, while Bullabulling drilling confirms multiple gold lodes and potential resource expansion. A recent $600,000 placement supports ongoing development.

Atlantic Lithium has finalized revised fiscal terms with the Ghanaian government for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project and awaits parliamentary ratification, while reporting strong exploration results in Côte d’Ivoire and securing significant funding agreements.

Toro Energy has agreed to be acquired by IsoEnergy in a deal valuing Toro shares at a 79.7% premium, combining uranium assets across Australia, Canada, and the US. The transaction promises enhanced scale and exposure to tier-one uranium projects, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.