Latest Environmental Approval News

Rapid Critical Metals has reported exceptional silver assay results from its Webbs Silver Project in NSW, including a standout 4m at 1,230 g/t AgEQ intercept and a significant 300m southern extension of mineralisation. The company is accelerating drilling with a third rig and advancing resource growth plans.

Ore Resources Ltd (ASX: OR3) has released a robust Scoping Study for its Kangaroo Hills Lithium Project, outlining a low-capital, fast-track Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) operation expected to generate substantial cash flow within a 16-month mine life.

Chalice Mining secures independent endorsement of its Gonneville Project environmental approvals plan, reinforcing its timeline for a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2028.

South32 has boosted the Sierra Gorda copper mine’s Ore Reserves by 61%, extending its reserve life by five years to 2045, underpinned by extensive infill drilling and a planned processing expansion.

Benz Mining has locked in A$150 million from institutional investors to ramp up its Glenburgh gold drilling campaign, expanding to 14 rigs and accelerating a maiden resource estimate targeted for early 2027.

Powerhaus Uranium launches an IPO to raise up to A$10 million, aiming to accelerate uranium exploration in underexplored Argentine provinces and acquire a Canadian Athabasca Basin project. The company’s flagship Malbec Project shows promising early-stage results, with plans for extensive drilling and in-situ recovery methods.

E79 Gold Mines has secured essential tenements at its Cue Gold Project, paving the way for a major drilling campaign targeting over 10,000 metres of gold-bearing structures starting in October 2026.

Ramelius Resources delivered 192,182 ounces of gold in FY26, meeting guidance for the sixth year, while integrating the Spartan acquisition and advancing key projects including the Rebecca-Roe DFS and Mt Magnet plant upgrade.

EV Resources has identified four new hydrothermal feeder veins and four breccia targets at its Los Lirios project, significantly expanding the drill-ready inventory ahead of a maiden JORC resource estimate.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

Botala Energy reports promising early gas observations at its Serowe-3.5B well in Botswana, signaling reservoir responsiveness as the well approaches a critical dewatering stage in its Pitse Pilot.

Native Mineral Resources is on track to surpass 1,000 ounces of gold production in a single month for the first time at its Blackjack operation, backed by a strong August smelting run and advancing multi-pit development.