Latest Environmental Approvals News

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.

Lefroy Exploration has launched a scoping study for its Mt Martin Gold Project, following an updated resource estimate of 460,000 ounces. The study, funded by a recent $3.6 million placement, aims to assess development options by September 2026 while mining operations at Lucky Strike prepare to resume.

Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Pure have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with environmental approvals for their Al Buraimi graphite refinery in Oman, paving the way for large-scale production of high-purity graphite.

Po Valley Energy has lodged a crucial Environmental Impact Assessment for a four-well gas drilling program at its Selva Malvezzi concession in Northern Italy, aiming to boost production and support regional energy needs.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali BDT2 deposit in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing resource growth potential ahead of a major Mineral Resource Estimate update and Definitive Feasibility Study.

Mount Hope Mining has engaged R.W. Corkery & Co to lead environmental baseline studies and prepare for an Environmental Impact Statement at its Mt Solitary gold project, a crucial step towards mining approvals in NSW.

S2 Resources has secured key exploration licences covering 35 kilometres of the Karbah shear zone and plans to launch a 30,000-metre aircore drilling campaign starting July, targeting a major gold-bearing structure in Western Australia.

Ramelius Resources secures a key environmental nod from WA EPA, clearing the Roe Project to advance via a streamlined Part V approval process and setting the stage for early works in late 2026.

Patriot Resources has independently confirmed the reliability of historical assay data at its Tassa Silver-Gold Project in Peru, reinforcing confidence in its 31.4Moz inferred resource and clearing regulatory hurdles ahead of a maiden drill campaign.