Latest Environmental Approvals News

QMines Limited reported standout copper and gold assay results from two diamond drill holes at Mt Chalmers, surpassing existing resource grades and fueling ongoing feasibility and metallurgical work.

ABx Group secures environmental approvals consultancy for Sunrise Bauxite Project as Good Importing International invests A$2.7 million for a 70% stake. GII's option on NSW assets expires, leaving ABx with full control.

Aurum Resources has reported substantial high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming resource growth potential at the BST1 deposit and BST2 prospect. The company plans a large-scale 130,000m drilling campaign in 2026, targeting a resource update by Q3 and a Definitive Feasibility Study by year-end.

Ordell Minerals has launched a major 14,000m drilling campaign at its Barimaia Gold Project in WA, aiming for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026 as recent results confirm expanding gold mineralisation.

Caravel Minerals has significantly advanced its Caravel Copper Project with a near-complete Definitive Feasibility Study, marked by a 48% increase in Proven Ore Reserves and strengthened funding arrangements.

Lake Resources has completed a A$1.1 million at-the-market equity raise at a 7.6% discount, directing funds towards advancing environmental and power optimisation efforts at its Kachi lithium project.

Black Canyon has confirmed a 400-metre southern extension to its Wandanya manganese project, delivering multiple high-grade manganese intercepts and advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate in September 2026.

Tungsten Mining has kicked off a comprehensive 20,700-metre drilling campaign at its Watershed Tungsten Project, aiming to boost geological confidence and gather critical engineering data following strong economic results.

Sky Metals releases a Pre-Feasibility Study confirming Tallebung's robust economics with a 7.3-year mine life, strong cashflows, and rapid capital payback, targeting mid-2028 production.

Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) is mobilising a ~6,000m reverse circulation and diamond drilling program at its Bailundo Carbonatite Project in Angola, aiming to define a maiden JORC Mineral Resource for niobium and rare earth elements.

Aurum Resources has unveiled new high-grade gold intercepts from 36 diamond drill holes at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries and underpinning further growth.

Jameson Resources (ASX:JAL) is pushing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project in British Columbia towards environmental approval by mid-2027 and production by 2029-30, leveraging a low-cost, high-quality asset with a landmark Indigenous partnership.