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Drill Results

South Pacific wins injunction to protect EL2558 rights

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 14, 2025 · 20:00 SPMC · 0.68 South Pacific Metals Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • South Pacific Metals Corp.’s subsidiary, Kainantu Resources Ltd., obtained an interim injunction from the National Court of Justice of Papua New Guinea preventing K92 Mining Ltd. from entering or conducting any activities within the EL 2558 exploration licence area.
  • The injunction also bars the Mineral Resources Authority from processing any lease or tenement applications by K92 Mining over the same area.
  • Legal proceedings have been commenced, with a follow‑up inter partes hearing scheduled for 22 Aug 2025 to determine whether the injunctive relief will continue.

Key Details

  • Injunction Scope:
  • Bars K92 Mining from entering EL 2558, conducting sterilisation drilling, or developing infrastructure (including a proposed tailings storage facility and solar farm).

  • Prevents the Mineral Resources Authority from accepting or processing any applications by K92 Mining for leases/tenements over EL 2558.

  • Legal Actions:

  • South Pacific Metals has filed for declaratory relief to confirm exclusive ownership of exploration licence EL 2558 under PNG Mining Act 1992, covering both surface and subsurface rights.

  • Proceedings are ongoing in the national court; an inter partes hearing is set for 22 Aug 2025 regarding continuation of the injunction.

  • Strategic Importance:

  • EL 2558 is a focal area for South Pacific’s exploration program; if non‑economic, it could serve as a tailings facility for the company.

  • Protecting exclusive rights aims to maintain the integrity of the exploration program and prevent unauthorized activity that could jeopardise future development.

  • Company Statement: The release notes that further updates will be provided as the legal proceedings develop.

Notable Quotes

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