Rox Resources (ASX:RXL) received final regulatory approvals from the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration, allowing underground mining and associated works at its Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia, according to a Thursday Australian bourse filing.
The company said it will start underground mining with mining partner Byrnecut Australia, mobilizing to the site this month to begin the United North exploration decline.
The company is advancing permitting for the processing plant and key infrastructure, with approvals anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.
The company is progressing with on-site development, with camp construction underway and an interim power station nearing commissioning, per the filing.
The company's shares were down 1% in recent Thursday trade.