Latest Environmental Approvals News

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

Beetaloo Energy has reached a Final Investment Decision for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, paving the way for gas sales from EP187 starting in 2026. This milestone follows key agreements and approvals, marking a significant step in Northern Territory’s energy development.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited’s scoping study confirms the Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project as a large-scale, capital-efficient direct-ship bauxite operation with robust economic returns and strategic market positioning.

Medallion Metals and IGO Limited have agreed to extend the deadline for completing the Forrestania Nickel Operation acquisition, allowing more time to meet key conditions and secure environmental approvals.

Pilot Energy is progressing its farmout process for the WA-481-P offshore gas project, eyeing early drilling at the Leander Gas Prospect before a delayed 3D seismic survey. The company targets first gas production by 2030 leveraging existing infrastructure.

Australian Critical Minerals has obtained the final drilling permit for its Flint Project’s Gaya 103 concession in Peru, setting the stage for an imminent diamond drilling campaign targeting a significant high-sulphidation gold-silver system.

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

Meteoric Resources is poised for a critical environmental milestone as the Preliminary Environmental Licence for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project is set for approval at the upcoming COPAM meeting. This step could unlock the path to construction and keep the project timeline intact.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a globally significant palladium-nickel-copper mine in Western Australia, boasting robust returns and a rapid payback period.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a long-life, low-cost critical minerals mine in Western Australia, projecting A$4.7 billion pre-tax free cashflow over 23 years with rapid payback.

Great Boulder Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Side Well Gold Project, advancing resource estimates and drilling programs across multiple deposits.

Emerald Resources has secured mining approval for its Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia and completed a major accommodation camp, marking significant progress toward its goal of becoming a multi-mine gold producer.