Latest Permitting News

Barton Gold Holdings has been added to the S&P Dow Jones ASX All Ordinaries Index, marking its rise among Australia's top 500 companies. The company is accelerating development of its South Australian gold projects, targeting significant production milestones by 2026.

Locksley Resources reports robust metallurgical testwork from its Mojave Project, confirming high antimony recoveries and concentrate grades that support a domestic US supply chain. The results align with US strategic priorities for critical mineral independence.

Estrella Resources has reported substantial high-grade supergene manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste, highlighting promising mineralisation near key infrastructure. Assay results are pending, but early visual estimates suggest significant resource potential.

Brightstar Resources has obtained key regulatory approvals for its Lord Byron open pit project, positioning the company to commence mining operations in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances Brightstar’s strategy to boost gold production from its Laverton Hub.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 20% increase in August sales revenue alongside a 3.5% rise in daily production, while progressing regulatory approval for its strategic Vanessa gas field acquisition.

Lightning Minerals has initiated a 1,300m diamond drilling campaign at its newly acquired Mt Turner project in Queensland, targeting high-grade gold and silver mineralisation along the Drummer Fault.

Lunnon Metals has formalized an Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields subsidiary St Ives Gold Mining, setting the stage for development of the high-grade Lady Herial gold deposit. The agreement outlines a 70, 30 free cash flow split and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Equinox Resources has agreed to sell its Alturas Antimony Project in British Columbia to Maxus Mining, freeing up capital and focus for its core iron ore ambitions in Western Australia.

American Uranium Limited is set to commence hydrogeologic testing and resource expansion drilling at its Lo Herma uranium project in Wyoming during the fourth quarter of 2025, aiming to boost its mineral resource base and support upcoming scoping studies.

Blue Star Helium Limited reports steady progress on its Galactica helium project in Colorado, with first helium production on track for December 2025 and full ramp-up expected through 2026.

Mont Royal Resources Ltd (ASX – MRZ) has lodged a prospectus to raise between A$8 million and A$10 million through a share offer priced at A$0.20 each, coinciding with a proposed merger with Commerce Resources Corp (TSXV – CCE). The combined entity aims to become a leading Quebec-focused critical minerals developer.