Latest Environmental Approval News

Investigator Silver has hit a key development milestone, lodging a Mining Lease Application for its Paris Silver Project in South Australia. This step follows extensive technical work and stakeholder engagement, setting the stage for approvals and project development in 2027.

QX Resources has unveiled a significant JORC-compliant Exploration Target for its Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, estimating 18–33 million pounds of uranium oxide at grades suitable for open-pit mining. The company aims to convert this target into a maiden Mineral Resource with drilling planned for late 2026.

Coda Minerals is set to begin a focused reverse circulation drilling program at its Oakden prospect, aiming to validate historical shallow copper mineralisation and assess its potential as early mill feed for the Elizabeth Creek project.

PC Gold’s latest metallurgical testwork at Spring Hill reveals exceptional gold recoveries at coarse grind sizes, promising lower processing costs and higher throughput. The Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for mid-November delivery.

Buru Energy has boosted its Ungani oil field’s 2C Contingent Resources by around 200%, lifting recoverable oil estimates to 660,000 barrels while exploring new, lower-cost production and local refining options.

Unico Silver delays its maiden Pre-Feasibility Study to January 2027, integrating updated drilling results and advanced metallurgical testing that could expand resource scale and improve production efficiency.

QMines Limited reported standout copper and gold assay results from two diamond drill holes at Mt Chalmers, surpassing existing resource grades and fueling ongoing feasibility and metallurgical work.

ABx Group secures environmental approvals consultancy for Sunrise Bauxite Project as Good Importing International invests A$2.7 million for a 70% stake. GII's option on NSW assets expires, leaving ABx with full control.

Aurum Resources has reported substantial high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming resource growth potential at the BST1 deposit and BST2 prospect. The company plans a large-scale 130,000m drilling campaign in 2026, targeting a resource update by Q3 and a Definitive Feasibility Study by year-end.

Ordell Minerals has launched a major 14,000m drilling campaign at its Barimaia Gold Project in WA, aiming for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026 as recent results confirm expanding gold mineralisation.

Caravel Minerals has significantly advanced its Caravel Copper Project with a near-complete Definitive Feasibility Study, marked by a 48% increase in Proven Ore Reserves and strengthened funding arrangements.

Lake Resources has completed a A$1.1 million at-the-market equity raise at a 7.6% discount, directing funds towards advancing environmental and power optimisation efforts at its Kachi lithium project.