Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) said its application for a small scale mining operation (SMO) has been approved for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah through its unit Blackstone Minerals, according to a Friday Australian bourse filing.

The approval has completed all major permits for the development of the full-scale lithium carbonate production plant, the filing added.

The company said the SMO is based solely on land disturbance area and within the city limits, which will become the designated site for the planned production of 10,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate.

The company's shares rose past 9% in recent Friday trade.