Latest Environmental Approvals News

Chalice Mining has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its Gonneville Palladium-Nickel-Copper Project, defining a maiden Ore Reserve and setting sights on a Final Investment Decision by mid-2028 amid robust metal prices.

Pacgold has completed its acquisition of the White Dam Gold Operation, initiating heap leach irrigation and a major drilling program to fast-track gold production and resource upgrades. Concurrently, promising exploration results at Alice River and St George projects underpin a robust growth outlook.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Ltd continues to push forward with its Richmond–Julia Creek Vanadium Project, progressing environmental approvals and technical collaborations despite subdued vanadium market conditions.

Red Hill Minerals reported a solid $7.8 million royalty from its Onslow Iron Project and unveiled promising exploration results across its Broken Hill and Anabama projects, reinforcing its growth trajectory.

Avenira Limited has made significant strides in developing its Wonarah Phosphate Project, bolstered by strategic operational appointments and advancing infrastructure plans. Meanwhile, exploration at the Jundee South Gold Project is set to commence in 2026 amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

Diatreme Resources has completed the sale of its Clermont Copper/Gold Project, retaining a significant stake in the new ASX-listed Moonlight Resources, while progressing metallurgical improvements and environmental approvals on its critical minerals projects.

Comet Ridge is set to consolidate 100% ownership of the Mahalo Gas Project, securing key environmental approvals and advancing engineering design and funding efforts to boost east coast gas supply.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Avira Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, validating historical data and advancing plans for a significant drilling program in early 2026, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Image Resources NL reported a strong finish to 2025 with record heavy mineral concentrate production and sales, alongside promising developments in its gold exploration and synthetic rutile innovation.

Ionic Rare Earths has advanced its global rare earths strategy with a key US partnership, significant UK government funding, and progress in Brazil and Uganda, positioning itself as a critical player in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth supply.

NGX Limited has progressed its natural graphite exploration in Malawi and uranium projects in Namibia, while maintaining a robust financial footing with $2.7 million cash and no debt. The company is actively pursuing strategic partnerships and development pathways aligned with the clean energy transition.