Latest Environmental And Social Impact News

Tesoro Gold’s latest drilling at the El Zorro Project reveals significant high-grade gold beyond existing resource boundaries, while a fresh A$11.1 million capital raise sets the stage for accelerated development and exploration.

Aurum Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its Boundiali and BM tenements, advances a 100,000m drilling campaign, and completes key tenement acquisitions to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in Côte d'Ivoire.

AKORA Resources has confirmed a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bekisopa iron ore project in Madagascar, highlighting strong financial metrics and government support that pave the way for a 2Mtpa direct shipping ore operation.

Anson Resources has applied to re-enter the Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser 1-25 well at its Green River Lithium Project to test for lithium-rich brines, aiming to upgrade its exploration target to a JORC Mineral Resource.

Emerald Resources NL reported a solid March quarter with 19.1Koz gold production at Okvau, full debt repayment, and significant resource expansions at its Cambodian and Australian projects.

Stanmore Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant coal reserves statement for its Isaac Downs Extension project, confirming 52 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal reserves and a mine life exceeding 20 years. The project leverages existing infrastructure and low capital requirements, positioning it as a significant metallurgical coal asset in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Invictus Energy has secured Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval for pilot gas production at its Cabora Bassa Project, unlocking the path to commercial gas extraction and power generation in Zimbabwe.

Patriot Battery Metals reported a Q3 net loss of $2.23 million and a nine-month loss of $5.60 million, reflecting heavy investment in its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. A strategic $69 million private placement with Volkswagen post-quarter end underscores growing industry confidence.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received A$2.36 million from the EBRD as part of a second tranche equity investment, boosting the bank’s stake to 17.3%. An independent peer review affirms the project’s promise while highlighting manageable risks.

Eskan Company has received conditional approval for C$13.5 million in funding from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to advance the Trans-Atikh Project, a key infrastructure initiative supporting lithium development in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region.

Cygnus Metals has secured conditional approval for up to C$1.3 million from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to support key pre-construction milestones at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, marking a significant step towards feasibility and infrastructure development.