Latest Mining Permitting News

Gibb River Diamonds has secured a contract mining agreement for its Edjudina Gold Project, aiming to start open pit mining at the Neta Prospect by August 2025, subject to permit approvals. The deal minimizes financial risk while positioning the company to capitalise on gold production.

Brightstar Resources has delivered a strong Definitive Feasibility Study for its Laverton and Menzies Gold Projects, targeting over 338,000 ounces of gold with promising financial returns, while ramping up underground mining operations and securing $50 million in capital.

American Rare Earths Limited reports strong progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, highlighted by exceptional sampling results, key permitting milestones, and a $15 million equity raise to fund development.

Turaco Gold has reported a significant 40% increase in its Afema Project gold resource to 3.55 million ounces, alongside promising high-grade drilling results and a robust $60 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been designated a Strategic Project by the European Union, enhancing its development prospects. Meanwhile, Evion’s joint venture in India secured a maiden US order for expandable graphite, signaling growing global demand.

Estrella Resources has made significant strides in its maiden manganese drilling campaign in Timor-Leste, confirming high-grade mineralisation and advancing a major limestone marketing agreement with an Indonesian partner.

GreenTech Metals has revealed substantial gold mineralisation at its Whundo Copper-Gold-Zinc project, boosting the project's economic outlook. The company also defined a large-scale exploration target and initiated a conceptual mine study to explore near-term production options.

RTG Mining has locked in a binding finance and offtake agreement with Glencore to kickstart Stage 1 of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, while advancing exploration at its Chanach project in Kyrgyzstan and progressing redevelopment talks for Panguna in Bougainville.

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.

Latitude 66 has agreed to sell its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Joint Venture for an upfront A$2 million, with potential for further contingent payments, while progressing exploration in Australia and Finland amid regulatory challenges.

European Metals Holdings has received a $36 million EU grant to support its Cinovec Lithium Project in the Czech Republic, while progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study and environmental permitting.

Apollo Minerals reports promising Phase 2 drilling results at its Salanie Gold Project in Gabon, revealing significant gold mineralisation and advancing exploration at its zinc and copper assets.