Latest Environmental Approvals News

PMET Resources has launched a C$137.7 million capital raising via a private flow-through share offer and concurrent placements to fund exploration and development of its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec.

Australian Vanadium Limited has broadened its Optimised Feasibility Study to include high purity vanadium products aimed at aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, aligning with evolving critical minerals demand without delaying project timelines.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Jameson Resources has marked significant progress in advancing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million and moving closer to final environmental approvals and development permits expected by the end of 2026.

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

St George Mining has reported exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including a record 164.45m mineralised intercept from surface. These results expand the known resource footprint well beyond current estimates, signalling significant growth potential.

Centaurus Metals has successfully produced over half a tonne of high-grade direct reduction pellet feed from its Jambreiro Iron Ore Project, confirming the product's quality and advancing off-take discussions.

Tivan Limited has taken significant steps forward at its 100% owned Molyhil Tungsten Project, awarding major engineering contracts and preparing for a maiden drilling program aimed at expanding its resource base.

Sunshine Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Liontown Gold Operation in North Queensland, outlining a promising initial production target of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver. The study highlights strong financial metrics and a pathway to production by late 2026, with further resource updates expected.

Sky Metals Limited has raised $20.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its flagship Tallebung Tin Project in NSW, positioning the company for near-term tin production.

Vysarn Limited and the Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation have advanced their Kariyarra Water Scheme with a key groundwater licence application and a bid to supply bulk water to Port Hedland.

Hot Chili Limited has successfully closed a A$40 million private placement, bolstering funding to accelerate development of its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile. Major shareholders and institutional investors backed the oversubscribed raise, positioning the company for near-term production milestones.