Latest Permitting News

Brightstar Resources has announced the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating the Sandstone gold district and raising $50 million to accelerate exploration and development. This deal positions Brightstar as a growing mid-tier gold producer with a robust multi-hub growth strategy.

Brightstar Resources has agreed to acquire Aurumin Limited in a $60 million scheme, raising $50 million to accelerate development of the Sandstone gold district in Western Australia. The merger creates a combined entity with nearly 4 million ounces of gold resources and a strong cash position.

Horizon Gold Limited has reinforced the potential of its Gum Creek Gold Project, boasting a 2.14 million ounce resource and progressing steadily towards a feasibility study completion in early 2026.

Barton Gold Holdings has revealed a preliminary A$26 million refurbishment plan for its Central Gawler Mill, aiming to restart production by the end of 2026 with significant cost and operational advantages.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its porphyry copper-gold discovery at the Cangallo Project in southern Peru, with wide copper intercepts from initial Stage 2 drilling and encouraging preliminary metallurgy.

Meteoric Resources has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil, highlighting a low-cost, long-life deposit with strong government backing and a targeted production start in 2028.

Copper Search Limited made significant strides in the June 2025 quarter, revealing promising Heavy Mineral Sands potential in South Australia and securing a strategic option over a major NSW gold-copper project, while raising $1.15 million to fuel its exploration ambitions.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Aura Energy has marked significant progress toward uranium production at its Tiris project in Mauritania, while forging a key collaboration to advance uranium exploration in Sweden amid shifting regulatory landscapes.

South32 has exceeded its FY25 production targets, driven by a 20% increase in copper output and significant progress at its Hermosa project, while streamlining its portfolio through key divestments.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production and cost guidance, while advancing key mining projects and maintaining a robust cash position of $110 million.

M3 Mining Limited reports steady progress at its Edjudina Gold and Victoria Bore Copper projects, alongside significant corporate restructuring and the sale of its energy subsidiary.