Latest Environmental Approvals News

Quantum Graphite has cemented a two-decade exclusive ore supply agreement with Sunlands Pure Group, consolidating its downstream processing and refining operations. The company also secured environmental approvals for Sunlands Pure’s Oman refinery and kicked off detailed engineering for its Uley 2 project.

Hot Chili Limited is accelerating development at its La Verde copper-gold deposit in Chile, reporting strong drilling results and securing an additional US$15 million via an amended royalty agreement with OR Royalties. The company is progressing environmental assessments and pre-feasibility studies for the broader Costa Fuego project while maintaining a robust cash position.

Patagonia Lithium (ASX:PL3) reported solid progress in its June quarter, hitting key milestones in drilling, pump testing, and resource modelling at its Argentine lithium brine projects, supported by a strong cash position following recent capital raises.

Heavy Minerals Limited’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Port Gregory Garnet Project delivers a robust 24-year mine life with a maiden Ore Reserve and a post-tax NPV of A$322.8 million, highlighting a low-capital, high-return industrial mineral operation.

Centaurus Metals has made significant strides towards a Final Investment Decision for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, securing strong debt financing interest, critical infrastructure approvals, and advancing engineering and pre-development works in Brazil.

Stelar Metals has secured environmental approval for its inaugural ~3,000m Reverse Circulation drilling campaign at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project, set to begin in August 2026. This marks the first deep drilling beneath a high-grade tungsten system with significant strike and width in the Northern Territory.

Metal Bank is pushing its Western Australian gold projects closer to production while expanding critical minerals exploration in Queensland, supported by a $1.2 million placement.

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) exceeded its FY26 production and cost guidance, delivering 329koz of gold at a $2,179/oz AISC and bolstering cash to $1.29 billion. The company advanced key growth projects at Havieron and Telfer, including a major reserve upgrade and promising drilling results at Pinnacles.

Northern Star Resources has kicked off commissioning of its KCGM Mill Expansion Project while delivering solid June quarter results, including record mining volumes and positive cash flow across all production centres.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.

Wildcat Resources made significant strides in its Pilbara lithium projects during the June 2026 quarter, expanding the Tabba Tabba DFS scope and confirming robust metallurgical recoveries at both Tabba Tabba and Bolt Cutter Central. The company ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $37.2 million.

OzAurum Resources has locked in consistent high-grade gold mineralisation along its Mulgabbie North Paleochannel, driving a shift from study to construction with heap leach plant refurbishment near completion and civil works underway.