Brightstar Resources has secured approval from the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) for its Lord Byron project, situated around 85km south-east of Laverton, Western Australia (WA). This approval marks the completion of the environmental approval process following the Native Vegetation Clearing Permit (NVCP) granted in July 2025. With approvals now in place, the company plans to begin developing the Lord Byron open pit in the second half (H2) of calendar year 2026 (CY26), prior to com ...