Latest Permitting News

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Critical Resources has engaged SLR Consulting to streamline permitting for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, aiming to fast-track approvals and secure government funding. This move strengthens the project’s role in North America’s lithium supply chain amid growing demand for sustainable battery materials.

Lunnon Metals has secured the last regulatory approval needed to advance its Lady Herial gold project, bringing it closer to production under a key agreement with St Ives Gold Mining.

3D Energi’s Charlemont-1 exploration well has intersected probable gas reservoirs in multiple Waarre sandstone layers offshore Victoria’s Otway Basin, marking a promising step in the company’s exploration program.

CurveBeam AI has received official Chinese regulatory approval for a strategic $10 million investment from WEGO Orthopaedics, marking a major step in its expansion into Greater China. The initial $4 million tranche at a premium share price is expected imminently, underpinning a decade-long commercialisation deal.

SQX Resources’ subsidiary AM6 has secured final drilling permits for its Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, enabling the start of a maiden 2,500m Reverse Circulation drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation and extensions.

Siren Gold Limited has reported exceptional first assay results from its Queen Charlotte Antimony-Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing multiple high-grade gold and antimony intersections. These findings set the stage for a maiden drilling program in 2026, highlighting the project's strategic importance in critical minerals.

Magnum Mining has resumed drilling at its Palmares and Azimuth rare earth projects in Brazil, advancing high-grade targets with assay results expected by the end of January.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd is set to submit a Notice of Intent for its first diamond drilling program at the Tennessee Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada, aiming to validate historic high-grade mineralisation and establish a formal resource estimate.

MetalsTech Limited has appointed two seasoned technical directors to its board, aiming to accelerate the development of its Sturec Gold Project in Slovakia. These strategic additions come as the company prepares for an expanded exploration program and the completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Alara Resources' joint venture in Oman is under legal scrutiny as local residents seek to halt operations and challenge project licences. The company disputes the claims and continues production while monitoring developments.