Latest Environmental Approval News

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has begun civil construction at its Bell Bay pilot plant, advancing a novel process to produce hydrogen fluoride from aluminium smelter by-products, addressing Australia’s dependence on imports.

State Gas Limited clears a year-long ATO review to access $4.1 million in R&D tax concessions, enabling debt repayment and bolstering cash reserves. Meanwhile, independent certification of 30.2 petajoules of 2P gas reserves at Rolleston West strengthens its development prospects.

Ausgold Limited has reported robust drilling results that expand and upgrade the 2.44 million ounce Mineral Resource at its Katanning Gold Project, while advancing key pre-development milestones ahead of a final investment decision targeted by year-end.

Sabre Resources has secured $2 million in a placement to fund drilling across its newly acquired 4,000km2 copper and gold projects near Tennant Creek, targeting high-potential IOCG and gold mineralisation.

Rox Resources has received the last major environmental approval for its Youanmi Gold Mine, enabling full-scale construction of the processing plant and advancing underground mining ahead of schedule.

Norwest Minerals is raising $1.89 million through a partly underwritten 1-for-4 entitlement offer priced at $0.007 per share to fund key stages of its Bulgera Heap Leach Scoping Study and secure solvency for FY2026. The offer is supported by director and major shareholder commitments and opens to eligible shareholders on 21 July 2026.

Meteoric Resources has surged its Measured Resources by 246% to 128 million tonnes at its Caldeira Rare Earth Element Project in Brazil, significantly de-risking the upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study and underpinning future development plans.

Oceana Metals has confirmed extensive high-grade rare earth mineralisation at its Serra Negra project in Brazil, with assays revealing grades over 4% TREO across thick intervals. A 20,000m diamond drill program is set to start soon, targeting a maiden resource estimate.

Titanium Sands Limited (ASX:TSL) has launched a fully underwritten offer of up to 242.7 million New Options to holders of its expired TSLOA Options, aiming to raise approximately $243,000 before expenses. The offer includes a substantial bonus component and options allocated to CPS Capital as fees for managing a $1.2 million loan.

Finder Energy has secured regulatory approval for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore development in Timor-Leste, significantly advancing the project towards a final investment decision and first oil by 2028.

Botala Energy confirms encouraging reservoir permeability at its Serowe-3.5B well in Botswana, setting the stage for hydraulic stimulation and production testing that could unlock commercial gas flows.

Nexus Minerals has acquired Northern Star’s remaining 10% stake in the Pinnacles Gold Project, boosting its ownership to 100% and ending the joint venture. The deal includes a 1.5% net smelter return royalty payable to Northern Star, with an option to buy back part of it.