Latest Environmental Approvals News

Whitehaven Coal reported a strong December quarter with a 21% rise in production and improved metallurgical coal prices, underpinning a solid first half of FY26. The company also advanced key development projects while maintaining disciplined cost management.

Maronan Metals has secured crucial environmental approvals and completed promising drilling and metallurgical work, underpinned by a strong capital raise and rising silver prices.

Cobre Limited has secured $5.5 million in strategic placements to advance copper exploration and development in Botswana, highlighted by encouraging drilling results at the Cosmos Target and new seismic surveys funded by BHP.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd has reported a record quarterly gold production of 32,036 ounces, alongside significant exploration successes and a $63 million investment in growth projects, while revising its FY26 cost guidance upward due to increased third-party milling expenses.

Lefroy Exploration has transitioned its Lucky Strike Gold Mine from approvals to active mining, with first ore haulage and toll milling set for early 2026. Meanwhile, promising drilling results at the Burns Gold Project hint at further resource growth.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Genesis Resources progresses environmental approvals for its North Macedonian Plavica project while Australian drilling at Alice Springs and Arltunga yields underwhelming copper and gold assays.

Pearl Gull Iron Limited has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $2.5 million upfront and securing a 4% indirect equity stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, alongside future royalties. The company is now focused on leveraging these proceeds to explore new opportunities.

Revolver Resources has significantly upgraded the Dianne Copper Mine Project’s resource base and outlined robust economics for a mining restart, targeting first copper cathode production by late 2026.

Riedel Resources has completed a key drilling program at its Kingman Gold Project in Arizona and secured $1.78 million through an entitlement offer, while appointing Adrien Wing to its board.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has taken a major step forward with the acquisition of a 500,000 tonnes per annum gold processing plant and an oversubscribed $3.05 million capital raise, while drilling at Picnic South confirms consistent near-surface gold mineralisation.

Siren Gold Limited has advanced its New Zealand gold and antimony projects with a major drilling campaign at Sams Creek and promising exploration results at Queen Charlotte, while navigating regulatory hurdles.