Toubani Resources (ASX:TRE) said it received approvals for the environmental and social impact assessment, the resettlement action plan, and the water extraction permit from authorities for the Kobada gold project in Mali, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.

The approvals will allow the company to receive the final environmental permit for the project, which will allow it to start site works such as clearing and earthworks.

Contracts, including the appointment of a logistics partner and bulk earthworks contractor, have been awarded, the filing said. Long lead items such as the ball mill, mineral sizer, carbon-in-leach tank plate work, and structural steel have been ordered and are on track for delivery.

Toubani Resources' shares climbed almost 10% in recent trading on Tuesday.