Sams Creek Mining Permit Application Declined

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Stock Siren Gold Ltd (SNG.ASX)
Release Time 20 May 2026, 11:49 a.m.
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 Siren Gold Ltd's Sams Creek Mining Permit Application Declined
Key Points
  • Sams Creek Gold Limited's application for Minerals Mining Permit number 61324.01 declined by NZPaM
  • Sams Creek Exploration Permit expired on 25 March 2026
  • Siren Gold reviewing decision and considering appeal options
  • Other projects unaffected and progressing as planned
Full Summary

Siren Gold Limited (ASX: SNG) announced that its subsidiary, Sams Creek Gold Limited's (SCGL) application for Minerals Mining Permit number 61324.01 in relation to Sams Creek has been declined by NZPaM. The Sams Creek Exploration Permit (EP40338) expired on 25 March 2026. The company is reviewing the decision and assessing options, including any potential right of appeal. If the land becomes available for permitting again, the company can apply for a new permit, provided it meets the requirements of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (NZ), the regulations, and the Minerals Programme for Minerals (Excluding Petroleum) 2025 (NZ). The company's other projects remain unaffected and continue to progress.