Latest Environmental And Social Governance News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

National Storage REIT delivered robust half-year results with earnings and occupancy gains, while agreeing to a premium acquisition offer from Brookfield-GIC consortium.

NexGen Energy is advancing through the final Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing for its Rook I uranium project, buoyed by strong Indigenous community support and over a decade of environmental and social groundwork.

EcoGraf Limited has marked significant progress in its Epanko Graphite Project financing and expansion plans, while initiating a strategic gold farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti in Tanzania.

Nico Resources has progressed key development activities at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, preparing for an infill drilling campaign as nickel and cobalt prices rally on Indonesian supply policy shifts.

Emerald Resources NL has announced a significant update to its Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia, increasing its mineral resource to 1.41 million ounces of gold and securing full mining permits ahead of planned development in 2026.

EcoGraf has completed the Independent Engineers’ Report for its Epanko graphite project, paving the way for crucial debt financing and an updated feasibility study.

Emerald Resources has announced a 27% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Memot Gold Project in Cambodia, now totaling 1.7 million ounces of gold, with full permitting in place to begin development this year.

European Metals Holdings has released a Definitive Feasibility Study confirming the Cinovec Lithium Project as a long-life, battery-grade lithium carbonate producer strategically positioned to supply Europe's electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a pivotal Project Development Agreement with the Papua New Guinea government, marking a major step forward for its Central Lime and Cement Project and signalling strong sovereign support.