First Tin (1SN): Taronga permitting and development approval
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27 Oct 2025 · EIS submitted September 2025 · −2% until the next step
Submitted the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in September 2025, a significant step forward for Taronga, and the anticipated receipt of developmental approval will enable the unlocking of signifi
4 Nov 2025 · Drilling complete; 36 assays outstanding; DFS mid-2026 · +16% until the next step
Once the remaining assay are received later this month, we will move swiftly to update our resource and reserve estimate ahead of the optimised DFS to be published in mid-2026.
12 Nov 2025 · EIS exhibition closed; IPC referral avoided · +0% until the next step
the project will now proceed through the standard departmental approval process rather than referral to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC)
18 Dec 2025 · Final assays in; independent consultant updating resource · +77% until the next step
All assay data has been provided to an independent consultant for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, expected by early 2026.
25 Feb 2026 · Updated MRE underway ahead of DFS update · −20% until the next step
Updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") underway, expected to convert inferred resources to measured and indicated categories, support an extended mine life and underpin improved project economics a
30 Apr 2026 · Updated MRE delivered; DFS update pending · +0% until the next step
We look forward to incorporating updated pit designs and an extended life of mine, based on the new MRE, in our forthcoming DFS update.
1 Jun 2026 · RTS lodged with DPHI; awaiting assessment · −4% until the next step
Final NSW Government departments and agency consultation on the RTS, coordinated by DPHI;
17 Aug 2026 · Final approval stages; RTS under assessment · +10% since
has completed an updated Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") for its 100%-owned Taronga Tin Project in New South Wales, Australia.
Taronga permitting and development approval
Final approval stages; RTS under assessment
Next: Development Approval from DPHI after RTS assessment
Every step · 8
- 27 Oct 2025 EIS submitted September 2025 – Submitted the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in September 2025, a significant step forward for Taronga, and the anticipated receipt of developmental... ↗
- 4 Nov 2025 Drilling complete; 36 assays outstanding; DFS mid-2026 – Once the remaining assay are received later this month, we will move swiftly to update our resource and reserve estimate ahead of the optimised DFS to be... ↗
- 12 Nov 2025 EIS exhibition closed; IPC referral avoided – the project will now proceed through the standard departmental approval process rather than referral to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) ↗
- 18 Dec 2025 Final assays in; independent consultant updating resource – All assay data has been provided to an independent consultant for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, expected by early 2026. ↗
- 25 Feb 2026 Updated MRE underway ahead of DFS update – Updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") underway, expected to convert inferred resources to measured and indicated categories, support an extended mine... ↗
- 30 Apr 2026 Updated MRE delivered; DFS update pending – We look forward to incorporating updated pit designs and an extended life of mine, based on the new MRE, in our forthcoming DFS update. ↗
- 1 Jun 2026 RTS lodged with DPHI; awaiting assessment – Final NSW Government departments and agency consultation on the RTS, coordinated by DPHI; ↗
- 17 Aug 2026 Final approval stages; RTS under assessment – has completed an updated Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") for its 100%-owned Taronga Tin Project in New South Wales, Australia. ↗
What is happening
First Tin: Taronga permitting and development approval – Final approval stages; RTS under assessment. ['Final approval stages; RTS under assessment']
- In short
- The Response to Submissions was lodged with DPHI on 1 June 2026 after only four objections, so there is no IPC referral. The DFS update repeats that permitting is in final approval stages. Phase 1 sits within the existing pit limits in the permit application. Phase 2 will need later permitting. No approval date is given.
- Announced
- 27 Oct 2025 · EIS submitted September 2025
- Latest
- 17 Aug 2026 · Updated DFS completed
- Next milestone
- Agency consultation on the RTS, coordinated by DPHI, then departmental assessment and draft approval conditions
- Approval pathway
- Standard departmental route; no IPC referral after four objections
- Regulator
- Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI)
- Timetable
- Development Approval date not stated
- Phase 1 scope
- Contained entirely within existing pit limits in current permitting envelope
- Phase 2
- Requires permitting in later years; described as low-risk continuation of mining
- Existing support
- Non-binding US EXIM Letter of Interest for up to US$120m
- Status
- Financing and offtake discussions progressing and well advanced
What comes next
Development Approval from DPHI after RTS assessment.
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