Latest Environmental Approvals News

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a landmark 140% increase in its Colossus Project's rare earth resource, now the largest and highest-grade ionic adsorption clay deposit worldwide. A recent Scoping Study confirms the project's exceptional economics and low-cost profile, positioning it as a global leader in rare earth production.

Renascor Resources reports significant engineering advances that increase high-value graphite production by 60%, reduce operating costs, and confirm a safer, eco-friendly purification process.

Tungsten Mining NL has made significant strides in developing its Mt Mulgine and Hatches Creek projects, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Hatches Creek expected soon and key environmental approvals progressing.

Evion Group has marked a key milestone with its first expandable graphite shipment from its India joint venture, while progressing critical permitting for its flagship Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar. The company also secured $2 million in funding to support expansion and development.

Piche Resources has reported significant advances in its March 2025 quarter, extending gold-silver mineralisation at Cerro Chacon and confirming upgraded high-grade uranium assays at Ashburton, while unveiling new uranium zones at Sierra Cuadrada.

Blue Energy has resolved a significant legal hurdle by securing an amended Environmental Authority for its Sapphire asset, enabling progression of the Petroleum Lease 1034 and continued pilot production testing despite operational interruptions.

Comet Ridge Limited reports significant progress on its Mahalo Gas Hub project, with upstream and pipeline FEED studies advancing, robust pilot production at Mahalo East, and active negotiations on gas sales and funding arrangements.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) advances its integrated vanadium flow battery strategy targeting commercial energy storage solutions by 2026, alongside key project and executive developments.

Medallion Metals has advanced negotiations to acquire the Cosmic Boy Process Plant at Forrestania, while delivering robust drilling results at Ravensthorpe and securing a $6.5 million placement to fund its sulphide development strategy.

Genesis Resources has completed its acquisition of full ownership of the Plavica JV in North Macedonia and is progressing environmental studies and exploration planning for multiple Australian tenements ahead of 2025 drilling campaigns.

Charger Metals NL reported strong progress in its lithium and gold exploration during the March 2025 quarter, supported by Rio Tinto’s $1.1 million funding at Lake Johnston and the full acquisition of the Bynoe Lithium Project. High-grade lithium intersections and promising gold targets underpin its growth strategy.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.