Latest Permitting News

Element 25 has obtained key regulatory approval from WA's DEMIRS for its Butcherbird Expansion Project, paving the way for a twelve-year production run at 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate. The final hurdle remains the Works Approval, expected imminently.

Australian Vanadium Limited has secured critical EPA approval for its Gabanintha Vanadium Project, marking a significant step toward construction and production within its broader Australian Vanadium Project.

Syrah Resources has been awarded a US$165 million tax credit under the US Inflation Reduction Act to support the expansion of its Vidalia active anode material facility in Louisiana, potentially increasing production capacity to 45ktpa.

True North Copper has successfully completed a $53.44 million capital raising and debt restructuring, exiting voluntary administration and securing ASX reinstatement. The company shifts focus to exploration at Mt Oxide and Cloncurry, retracting prior production plans for the next 12 months.

PhosCo has formally secured the Sekarna phosphate exploration permit in Tunisia, marking the first time the Tunisian Government has granted a phosphate permit 100% to a foreign investor. This milestone follows the recent approval of the Gassaat project and a strategic MoU with Tunisian authorities and the EBRD.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed the sale of its 49% stake in PEP 169, receiving $6.5 million and securing a 4% royalty on future production. The company now shifts focus to advancing drilling at its Wombat and Trifon/Gangell fields in the Gippsland Basin.

Greenvale Energy has acquired a 100% interest in the advanced Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland, featuring historically confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive 2025 exploration campaign to upgrade the project to JORC resource status.

Greenvale Energy has secured a $1.176 million R&D rebate, enabling the launch of Test Program 6 on its Alpha Project to optimize processing conditions ahead of bulk sample production.

Galan Lithium has secured the full Phase 2 mining permit for its Hombre Muerto West project, enabling a production scale-up to 21,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent. Positioned in the lowest cost quartile, this milestone cements Galan’s role as a key player in the global lithium market.

Advance Metals Limited has entered binding agreements to acquire significant interests in high-grade gold projects in Victoria, Australia, and a major silver project in Durango, Mexico, expanding its precious metals portfolio amid record metal prices.