Latest Environmental Approvals News

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Rox Resources has completed a 35,000m drilling campaign at its Youanmi Gold Project, delivering multiple high-grade gold intercepts that confirm mineralisation continuity and underpin an upcoming resource upgrade.

Piche Resources has received formal environmental approval to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Cerro Chacon gold-silver project in Argentina, targeting a 14 km mineralised corridor with 57 planned drill holes.

Carnaby Resources has reported promising first drill results from its Trekelano Project in Mt Isa, confirming broad, high-grade copper-gold mineralisation that could significantly enhance the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project.

Jameson Resources has raised A$3.5 million through a two-tranche placement to fund environmental approvals and Indigenous engagement for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project in Canada.

Medallion Metals has reported outstanding drilling results from its Kundip Mining Centre, reinforcing confidence in its resource base and growth potential. The company is also advancing exclusive talks to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation, a key step in its sulphide development strategy.

Vault Minerals has expanded its King of the Hills open pit Ore Reserve by 33%, underpinning an 18-year mine life and announcing a $92 million Stage 2 plant upgrade to increase processing capacity to 7.5 million tonnes per annum.

Mineral Resources Limited has reported a significant expansion in the Onslow Iron Project’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, underpinning its long-term growth strategy in iron ore production.

Metro Mining’s latest update reveals a decline in Ore Reserves and Resources at Bauxite Hills Mine due to 2024 mining activity, with no new exploration additions. The company plans a significant capital expansion to boost production capacity.

Breakthrough Minerals has resolved a critical regulatory issue allowing the Errolls Gold Project acquisition to proceed, with drilling set to begin next quarter targeting high-grade gold extensions.

Southern Palladium has secured Environmental Authorisation for its Bengwenyama PGM Project, a crucial step toward mining rights and project development. The company is also refining a phased, lower-capital approach to unlock value and improve financeability.