Latest Permitting News

Canadian Phosphate Limited has obtained a 10,000-tonne bulk sample permit for its Barnes deposit at the Fernie Project, marking a significant step toward establishing a domestic phosphate supply in British Columbia. Additional permits are underway, supporting the company’s growth and critical minerals strategy.

Blaze Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire a major interest in the Loulombo Base Metals Project in the Republic of Congo, backed by a $2.52 million capital raise to fund exploration and development.

Critical Metals Corp has landed a conditional US$120 million funding letter from the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland, a move that could reshape Western critical minerals supply chains.

Bass Oil Limited reported steady oil production in May with a 3% increase in output and announced plans to acquire the Vanessa gas field, marking a strategic pivot towards gas production in Australia’s evolving energy landscape.

Lakes Blue Energy NL has secured $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund drilling at its Wombat Gas Field in Victoria, aiming to address looming gas supply shortages on Australia's east coast.

Top End Energy updates its Northern Territory exploration strategy amid record gas flow tests in the Beetaloo Basin, signaling a shift from appraisal to development.

Terramin Australia reports progress on its Tala Hamza Zinc Project amid Algeria's landmark mining reforms that raise foreign ownership limits and streamline permits, potentially reshaping its investment landscape.

Vanadium Resources has signed a non-binding MoU with China Precious Asia Limited to supply vanadium-rich magnetite ore from its Steelpoortdrift project, aiming for early production and cashflow. This marks a strategic pivot to monetise its vast resource amid subdued vanadium markets.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

D3 Energy has acquired two promising exploration permits in South Australia’s Arckaringa Basin, marking a strategic move to diversify its helium and hydrogen portfolio alongside its South African assets.

Cygnus Metals reports robust infill drilling results from its flagship Corner Bay deposit, reinforcing the potential for resource growth and underpinning an upcoming Mineral Resource update scheduled for Q3 2025.

Charger Metals secures $500,000 from Rio Tinto and advances a $1.1 million exploration program at Lake Johnston, boosting its cash position and drilling activity in Western Australia’s lithium hotspot.