Faster Permitting Paths Put Gold-Antimony Projects on Both Sides of the Pacific in Focus

With China's antimony export suspension set to expire in November 2026 and global antimony prices elevated, governments in New Zealand and the United States are accelerating approvals for gold-antimony projects. RUA GOLD submitted its substantive application for the Auld Creek project in New Zealand under the Fast-track Approvals Act, targeting mid-2027 approvals. Nova Minerals received final permits for its Alaska antimony project with $43.4 million in Department of War funding, targeting 2027 production. United States Antimony Corporation began mining operations at Nolan Creek, while Perpetua Resources secured $40 million in additional U.S. Army funding for tungsten evaluation at Stibnite. Alkane Resources reported strong Q1 FY27 production of 39,823 ounces of gold and 396 tonnes of antimony.