Latest Environmental Approvals News

VRX Silica Limited has locked in six binding offtake contracts totaling nearly 1 million tonnes per annum and appointed a new CEO, marking significant progress for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in the Northern Territory and is fast-tracking development with a drilling program planned for March 2026 to explore resource expansion.

St George Mining reports outstanding new drill results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, revealing thick, high-grade mineralisation beyond the current resource boundary. These findings underpin a significant resource upgrade and bolster the project's economic prospects.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project with strong funding interest and a $2.35 million capital raise, setting the stage for critical 2026 drilling and resource validation.

Northern Minerals reports encouraging preliminary metallurgical results from blending the Dazzler deposit with Wolverine ore, potentially expanding feed supply and optimising the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Feasibility Study for its Lady Herial gold deposit, outlining a robust, short-life open pit mine with strong pre-tax cash flows exceeding $40 million. The project is fully permitted and poised for imminent development.

3D Energi has confirmed a new gas discovery at the Charlemont-1 well in Victoria’s Otway Basin, reinforcing the prospectivity of the Charlemont Trend and the potential for increased domestic gas supply.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Savannah Goldfields reports steady gold output at its Georgetown plant with over 434 ounces produced since November, despite weather disruptions and mining delays. The company plans to resume Agate Creek mining in Q2 2026 following environmental approvals.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal US$50 million Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia, finalising the export credit agency-led debt package for its Colossus Rare Earths Project. This milestone positions the project to advance towards full funding and a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026.

Flagship Minerals has received a second $1.25 million funding tranche from strategic partner Xinhai following completion of due diligence at the Pantanillo Gold Project. Environmental baseline studies are underway, and a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate is expected soon.