Latest Environmental Approvals News

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.

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.