Latest Environmental Approvals News

Toro Energy has completed a re-optimisation of its Lake Maitland mining pit at the Wiluna Uranium Project, integrating updated uranium and vanadium resource estimates and rising cost assumptions. The company is progressing a scoping study update while engaging with native title groups, positioning itself amid strengthening uranium market conditions.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.

Kaili Resources reported encouraging assay results from its South Australian rare earth projects, setting the stage for expanded drilling programs, while exiting its Western Australian Holey Dam project due to insufficient mineralisation.

Savannah Goldfields is gearing up to restart gold production by July at its Georgetown and Agate Creek projects, bolstered by a $5.7 million capital raise and the appointment of a seasoned mining CEO.

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.