3D Resources Ltd. on Jan. 23 said it received the mining entry permit for its Cosmo Newberry gold project in Western Australia, allowing the company to start its exploration program at the project.

The permit was granted, as recommended to the minister for aboriginal affairs, after the company settled an access agreement with both the Yilka Native claimants and Cosmo Newberry Aboriginal Corp. in the September quarter of 2016.

3D Resources expects to start its first exploration program at the Cosmo Newberry project within the current quarter.