Latest Environmental Approval News

Strike Energy has announced a 19% increase in its 2P gas reserves at the West Erregulla field, now standing at 251 PJ net to the company, alongside promising upgrades at Erregulla Deep and new resource prospects across its Perth Basin licences.

Far East Gold has obtained a crucial environmental approval from the Indonesian government, clearing the way for advanced exploration at its Idenburg Gold Project and setting the stage for accelerated development.

Emperor Energy has successfully raised $17.5 million to advance drilling of its Judith-2 appraisal well, aiming to unlock a major gas resource in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin. The capital raise underscores strong investor confidence as the company moves closer to proving commercial gas flow rates.

EV Resources has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru, consolidating a large, drill-ready land package with significant high-grade mineralisation and permits in place.

NH3 Clean Energy has received multiple engineering proposals for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) of its WAH2 clean ammonia project and commenced a detailed flora survey, marking significant progress toward its Final Investment Decision by year-end.

OzAurum Resources has secured environmental approval for Stage 1 of its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path to near-term production.

QPM Energy has secured essential development and environmental approvals for its Isaac Power Station, paving the way for construction to begin pending final financing. The project aligns with Queensland’s ambitious energy transition goals.

Emperor Energy has won a crucial 24-month extension on its Vic/P47 exploration permit, securing tenure for the Judith Gas Field offshore Victoria and allowing more time to complete environmental approvals and funding arrangements.

Carnavale Resources has completed critical drilling programs at its Kookynie Gold Project, pushing the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) forward and targeting a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026. The work upgrades resource confidence and supports detailed metallurgical and geotechnical studies.

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.

Maronan Metals has been granted a Mineral Development Licence for its Maronan Silver Project, marking a pivotal step toward mine readiness and enabling underground resource expansion.

PC Gold has extended the Main Zone strike at its Spring Hill Gold Project by 80 metres south, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation within the existing open pit footprint. This discovery could significantly enhance the project’s resource base and economics as drilling continues.