Highlights:

  • The Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan for Dingo Range Gold Project received regulatory approval.
  • Practical completion and commissioning of a 264-room camp completed at an approximate cost of AUD19M.
  • Feasibility studies and updated permits submitted, with approvals expected in early Q1 CY2026.

Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) announced that the Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan for its 100% owned Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia have been approved by the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) under the Mining Act 1978.

Completion of Project Infrastructure
Development activities at the Project have progressed with the practical completion and commissioning of a 264-room camp, constructed at an estimated cost of AUD19M. The camp follows the prior grant of a separate Mining Proposal and Project Works Approval in FY25, providing accommodation for personnel involved in development and operations.

Project Development and Permitting
Emerald has submitted feasibility studies, along with updated Clearing Permit applications and Project Works Approval requests, to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the DMPE. Approvals for these submissions are anticipated in early Q1 CY2026, supporting continued development at the Project site.

Company Position and Operations
The Dingo Range Gold Project represents Emerald’s first standalone mining and processing operation in Australia. The approvals mark a key milestone in the development timeline, enabling the Company to continue construction and operational planning for the Project.

Next Steps
Following the receipt of all required permits, the Project is expected to progress further in line with the Company’s scheduled development timeline. Emerald will provide updates regarding the Project’s progress in CY2026.
Share Price Snapshot
EMR was trading 1.364% higher at AUD 5.200 per share as of 05 December 2025.