Latest Environmental And Regulatory News

QPM Energy Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves and resources, now certified at over 1,000 petajoules, positioning the company as a key player in Queensland’s evolving gas and electricity markets.

ADX Energy has released an updated assessment of its Welchau well in Austria, revealing a significant increase in prospective gas-condensate and light oil resources. The 2024 drilling results highlight promising reservoir conditions and pave the way for further appraisal.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

Caravel Minerals confirms its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project remains on track for mid-2026, while regulatory water investigations push the Final Investment Decision to late 2027. Meanwhile, strategic talks with Adani advance steadily.

MC Mining reports steady progress at its Makhado steelmaking coal project in South Africa alongside a significant increase in Kinetic Development Group's shareholding to 44%. The company maintains its production targets for 2026 amid strong safety and environmental records.

ADX Energy has reported encouraging flow test results from its Welchau-1 well in Austria, confirming the presence of light oil and gas condensate in the Reifling Formation. The company plans further testing to unlock the reservoir’s full potential.

Vital Metals has reported exceptional surface assay results from its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, revealing ultra-high-grade mineralisation beyond its flagship Tardiff deposit. These findings underpin an aggressive resource expansion strategy ahead of a 2027 Pre-Feasibility Study.

QMines Limited has significantly upgraded its Develin Creek Mineral Resource, increasing Indicated Resources by 46% and total resources by 14%, setting the stage for Phase 2 development planning.

Horizon Minerals Limited has announced a significant update to its gold mineral resource, increasing contained ounces to 1.88 million by lowering cutoff grades and accounting for mining depletion. This comprehensive update spans multiple key deposits and sets the stage for upcoming development studies.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides in expanding its silver exploration footprint with uncontested progress on EPM 27220, covering historic high-grade silver mines. The company also restates a robust Nightflower Exploration Target and plans extensive drilling in 2026.

Enova Mining's latest drilling at East Salinas, Brazil, confirms significant rare earth element mineralisation in surface clays, with promising leach recoveries pointing to a cost-effective extraction pathway.