Latest Environmental Approval News

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.

EV Resources (ASX:EVR) accelerates its Tecomatlán plant timeline to 10-12 months for flotation circuit operation using third-party ore, while concluding Phase 1 drilling at Los Lirios with high-grade antimony results and validated assays.

Ausgold Limited is accelerating development at its Katanning Gold Project, with siteworks underway, modular accommodation nearing completion, and key engineering and power contracts signed to support a final investment decision by end-2026 and first gold production in mid-2028.

Capricorn Metals delivered 30,437 ounces of gold in Q4 FY26 at Karlawinda, reaching the upper limit of its annual guidance, while pushing forward with key expansion projects and securing federal environmental approval for Mt Gibson.

Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Black Rock Mining has secured an extension of its US$204 million debt facility to November 2026, providing more time to finalise equity funding for the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Norwest Minerals updates its Bulgera Gold Project resource estimate to 191,000 ounces within an optimised open-pit shell, underpinning a promising heap leach development pathway with strong metallurgical recoveries.

Ore Resources has accelerated its lithium exploration and development at Coolgardie with diamond and RC drilling programs, alongside advancing economic studies and permitting efforts.

Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.