Latest Permitting News

Blaze Minerals secures a 60% stake in Gecko Minerals Uganda, completes initial drilling at Mityana, and raises $1.25 million to fuel exploration of critical metals in Uganda.

Native Mineral Resources has secured key Queensland gold assets and is advancing refurbishment of the Blackjack Processing Plant, targeting production restart by Q3 2025. The company’s recent capital raises underpin its ambitious development plans.

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

Advance Metals Limited has significantly expanded its portfolio with binding agreements to acquire high-grade silver and gold projects in Mexico and Australia, setting the stage for an active 2025 exploration campaign.

Finder Energy reports significant progress in its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields development, including promising production simulations and active partner engagement for funding. The company also advances exploration efforts in the UK North Sea and Australia, maintaining a solid cash position.

Alma Metals reports strong drilling results at its Briggs Copper Project, revealing higher-grade copper zones near surface and a promising new mineralisation discovery at the Southern Porphyry Target. The company advances its resource update and mining studies with a solid cash position.

Caravel Minerals has secured a crucial water licence agreement and progressed its feasibility study, alongside raising $5 million to support the Caravel Copper Project's development in Western Australia.

Matsa Resources is poised to commence mining at its Devon Pit Gold Mine after securing all regulatory approvals and raising fresh capital. The company targets delivering its final feasibility study in the March 2025 quarter, marking a critical step toward production.

Brightstar Resources has consolidated its position as a rising gold producer with key acquisitions expanding its resource base beyond 3 million ounces and the commencement of ore haulage under a new processing agreement. The company’s December quarter report outlines a robust production growth strategy supported by a $30 million capital raise and ongoing exploration success.

GTI Energy has reported a significant 50% increase in its Lo Herma uranium resource estimate to 8.57 million pounds eU3O8, alongside an expanded exploration target and a completed $1.6 million rights issue to advance project development.

Summit Minerals reports significant progress at its Equador Niobium and Tantalum Project, highlighted by strong assay results and permit submissions, while temporarily suspending drilling at its newly launched Barra Lithium Project due to mechanical setbacks.

Morella Corporation reports significant rubidium and lithium mineralization at its Mt Edon and West Wodgina projects, backed by a successful A$1.4 million capital raise to accelerate exploration in Australia and Nevada.