Latest Environmental Approval News

Barton Gold’s recent drilling at the Challenger Gold Project confirms new open-pittable mineralisation at Challenger South-Southwest and Challenger 3, underpinning potential resource upgrades and a low-risk mill restart.

Comet Ridge has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX pending an update on its acquisition of Santos’ stake in the Mahalo Gas Project. The suspension aims to prevent uninformed trading while discussions continue, with an announcement expected before markets reopen on 21 May 2026.

Viridis Mining has lodged the critical Installation Licence for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, clearing a key regulatory hurdle that unlocks construction and brings the company closer to a Final Investment Decision targeted for the second half of 2026.

Wildcat Resources is progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Tabba Tabba lithium-tantalum project, targeting accelerated processing plant expansion and incorporating tantalum and petalite to boost project economics.

Ora Banda Mining has significantly expanded its gold resources and reserves at Waihi and Round Dam, while greenlighting a $375 million new mill and Waihi Underground development as part of its DRIVE to 300 growth plan.

Coda Minerals has launched critical drilling and environmental programmes at its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, underpinning its Pre-Feasibility Study and potential resource expansion.

Toubani Resources has locked in a binding commitment for a US$73.3 million senior debt facility from Coris Bank to fund its Kobada Gold Mine construction, advancing its financing package amid strong cash reserves.

Dynamic Metals has cleared a key environmental hurdle at its Meentheena Fluorspar Project in Western Australia, completing baseline flora and fauna surveys with no major constraints detected. This progress supports the company’s push to develop a critical mineral resource vital for semiconductor and energy industries.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) swung to a quarterly profit with US$8.4 million gross profit and bolstered its balance sheet through a A$400 million equity raise, positioning itself for expansion in uranium production and development.

Genmin has drawn strong international interest to finance its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, with proposals ranging from joint ventures to prepayment facilities. The Gabonese government backs the project as a national priority, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026.

Elevra Lithium's updated scoping study for its North American Lithium mine expansion reveals a faster ramp-up to 338 ktpa spodumene concentrate with stable costs and a significant increase in project value.

Patagonia Lithium reports exceptional core porosity results reaching 40% at 160m depth in Well Six at its Argentine Formentera project, alongside a lithium assay of 412ppm, reinforcing the project's substantial aquifer potential.