Latest Permitting News

American West Metals has raised A$7 million at a premium to advance its West Desert Project, home to the largest and highest-grade indium resource in the US. The funding includes a strategic $2 million investment from Tribeca Investment Partners and aims to accelerate critical metals development amid supportive US policies.

Mandrake Resources reports significant progress at its Utah Lithium Project, confirming a 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource and advancing brine flow modelling to pinpoint high-grade lithium zones.

Felix Gold Limited confirms strong continuity and high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array project in Alaska, positioning for near-term production to address critical US supply shortages amid China's export ban.

Toubani Resources has achieved a crucial regulatory milestone with the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval for its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, paving the way for on-site development activities.

Carnaby Resources has completed the acquisition of the remaining 17.5% stake in the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Joint Venture, gaining 100% ownership and full operational control. This strategic move positions Carnaby to accelerate development and unlock the project’s significant copper-gold potential.

Santos Limited reported robust Q3 2025 results, highlighted by the Barossa LNG project commencing production and Pikka phase 1 nearing first oil. The company’s diversified portfolio and operational discipline underpin a confident outlook despite some operational delays.

Genesis Minerals delivered a record 72,878 ounces of gold in the September quarter, surpassing guidance and generating a robust A$166 million cash build. The company’s ASPIRE 400 growth strategy advances with key approvals and exploration success, setting the stage for sustained expansion.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

FireFly Metals has announced a significant extension of high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at its Green Bay Project in Canada, with drill results revealing a 650m expansion beyond previous estimates. The standout intersection of 49m at 6.1% copper equivalent underscores the project’s growing potential.

Moho Resources has reported new high-grade gold assays up to 6.98g/t at its Bush Chook Project in Western Australia, extending a mineralised trend to 300 metres and setting the stage for a maiden drill program later this year or early next.

Battery Age Minerals (ASX – BM8) showcased its global portfolio of critical minerals projects at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong, highlighting maiden drilling at Austria’s Bleiberg germanium project, a newly granted drill permit for Argentina’s El Aguila gold-silver system, and ongoing lithium exploration in Canada’s Falcon Lake.

Alkane Resources reports a total of 1.97 million ounces of gold in Mineral Resources at its Swedish Björkdal operations, with underground mining ongoing and open pit mining paused until 2027. Exploration highlights suggest promising extensions near existing infrastructure.