Latest Environmental Approvals News

Sovereign Metals has delivered a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, revealing robust economics, a 25-year mine life, and the potential to become the world’s largest producer of natural rutile and flake graphite, both critical minerals for Western supply chains.

Aurum Resources has consolidated a 4.2 million ounce gold resource across its Boundiali and Napié projects in Côte d’Ivoire, progressing a central processing hub and expanding drilling programs as it targets development milestones in 2026.

Zeotech Limited has made significant progress on its Toondoon Kaolin Project, securing critical environmental approvals, advancing mine planning, and preparing for an initial kaolin shipment amid rising contractor cost pressures.

NewPeak Metals has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Tansey Gold Project with assay results due soon, while gearing up for a substantial drill program at Las Opeñas in Argentina. The company holds $1.4 million cash and a notable stake in Lakes Blue Energy as it weighs options for its uranium assets.

Pursuit Minerals has significantly extended the depth of its lithium brine exploration at the Mito tenement, Rio Grande Sur project, following advanced CSAMT data reprocessing. The company plans a three-hole drilling program to test these high-confidence targets, aiming to expand its resource base beyond the initial 5,000 tpa lithium carbonate production.

Power Minerals has completed due diligence on the Morro do Ferro rare earths project in Brazil, revealing exceptional magnetic rare earth oxide grades that underpin plans to finalise acquisition and ramp up exploration.

Jameson Resources has secured A$3 million through a discounted share placement to advance critical environmental approvals and Indigenous engagement for its Crown Mountain coal project in British Columbia, aiming to submit the final application by late 2026.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has resumed mining at Blackjack South, with ore now feeding the processing plant and Podosky mining poised to start late April. Far Fanning drilling is underway, aiming for a 2027 production ramp-up.

St Barbara has secured key environmental approvals to restart its Touquoy gold processing facility in Nova Scotia, targeting ore processing by the end of 2026. The project aims to produce 38,000 ounces of gold over 13 months, generating significant cash flow and local economic benefits.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited has announced a non-underwritten placement and a follow-on share purchase plan to raise approximately A$66.3 million at a discounted price, aiming to finance the completion of the Carpentaria Gas Plant and advance development activities targeting first gas sales in late 2026.

Invictus Energy has secured renewal of its Environmental Impact Assessment in Zimbabwe and is poised to execute a key Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement, enabling significant exploration and appraisal activities in the Cabora Bassa Basin.

Macallum New Energy has progressed its seismic exploration in the North Perth Basin with the Barberton 3D survey underway and Condor 2D survey approved, while appointing Greenwood Capital Partners to enhance its UK and European market presence.