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11-Dec-2025

Cairns Post

Host Tylah Tully sits down with Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) managing director Ashley Jones to discuss the major milestones the company has made - the latest being securing mining approval for its Tumblegum South gold project, setting the stage for production as early as Q1 next year.

11-Dec-2025

The Globe and Mail

Star Minerals Ltd. has received mining approval from the WA Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration for its Tumblegum South Gold Project, marking a significant milestone for the company. 

11-Dec-2025

Herald Sun

Star Minerals has secured mining approval for its Tumblegum South gold project, setting the stage for production early next year.

11-Dec-2025

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Host Tylah Tully sits down with Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) managing director Ashley Jones to discuss the major milestones it's made – the latest being securing mining approval for its Tumblegum South gold project, setting the stage for production as early as Q1 next year.

Watch the video to learn more.

10-Dec-2025

The Chronicle

Mining approval is now in hand for Star Minerals’ Tumblegum South Gold Project in WA’s Mid West, putting the company on a clear path to break ground.

10-Dec-2025

The Australian

10-Dec-2025

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Mining approval is now in hand for Star Minerals’ (ASX:SMS) Tumblegum South project 

21-Nov-2025

The Australian

  • Moving from developer to producer is a major milestone
  • As gold hovers around US$4000/oz it's the perfect time to become a miner
  • These ASX goldies are at or approaching shovel-ready status

For junior exploration companies, the leap into production is a defining moment.

It signifies the transition from discovery of a high potential deposit to the unlocking of its commercial value through extraction and sales.

Star Minerals (ASX:SMS)

Also benefitting from a MEGA Resources deal is SMS, which is aiming for production at the Tumblegum South project in WA's Bryah Basin. It has a contained gold resource of 45,000oz on a granted mining lease, something which accelerates the pathway to production given the time it takes for WA's mines department to approve the conversion of an exploration licence.

21-Nov-2025

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These juniors have their eye on near-term production to unlock the commercial value of their gold projects. 

Star Minerals (ASX:SMS)

Also benefitting from a MEGA Resources deal is SMS, which is aiming for production at the Tumblegum South project in WA’s Bryah Basin. It has a contained gold resource of 45,000oz on a granted mining lease, something which accelerates the pathway to production given the time it takes for WA’s mines department to approve the conversion of an exploration licence.

16-Nov-2025

Inspenet

A new strategic alliance launches gold mining at Tumblegum South, with financial and operational support guaranteed. Star Minerals Limited has entered into a Right to Mine Agreement with MEGA Resources and Bain Global Resources to commence mining at the Tumblegum South gold project, with financial support guaranteed.