Latest Environmental Approvals News

Estrella Resources is set to commence the first-ever minerals drilling program in Timor-Leste, backed by strong manganese assay results and a recent $3.75 million capital raise. The company has secured key environmental approvals and community support, positioning itself at the forefront of exploration in this emerging jurisdiction.

Meteoric Resources has significantly expanded its Caldeira Project's Mineral Resource Estimate to 1.5 billion tonnes at 2,359ppm TREO, positioning itself as a key alternative supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls. The company anticipates releasing its Pre-Feasibility Study in June 2025.

Whitehaven Coal reported a solid Q3 FY25 with resilient production despite seasonal weather disruptions and a soft coal price environment, while bolstering its financial position through a significant Blackwater JV sell-down.

Savannah Goldfields is advancing plans to resume gold production by July 2025, backed by a $9.1 million capital raise and strategic leadership appointments. The company aims to capitalise on high gold prices by processing stockpiled ore at its Georgetown plant before restarting mining operations.

Stanmore Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant coal reserves statement for its Isaac Downs Extension project, confirming 52 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal reserves and a mine life exceeding 20 years. The project leverages existing infrastructure and low capital requirements, positioning it as a significant metallurgical coal asset in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

Following its merger with Poseidon Nickel, Horizon Minerals reports a consolidated mineral resource portfolio featuring 1.8 million ounces of gold and 422,700 tonnes of nickel, positioning the company for sustained production and growth.

Invictus Energy has secured a three-year extension for its Cabora Bassa Basin licence and gained environmental approval for pilot gas production, setting the stage for expanded exploration and early commercialisation in Zimbabwe.

VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

Piche Resources has extended its Cerro Chacon gold-silver mineralised corridor to 14km and identified multiple high-grade uranium zones at Sierra Cuadrada, setting the stage for an 8,000m drilling campaign in 2Q 2025.

Agrimin Limited has received key environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project while initiating a strategic review in response to sector challenges, alongside notable leadership changes.

Altamin Limited reports steady progress on its Lazio and Gorno projects, with positive testwork confirming the feasibility of sulphate of potash, lithium carbonate, and boron recovery from geothermal brines. The company moves closer to pre-feasibility studies and environmental approvals amid a tight cash position.

De Grey Mining Ltd proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Northern Star Resources Ltd, offering a 37.1% premium and resulting in a 20% stake for De Grey shareholders in the merged group. The scheme booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report by KPMG, concludes the scheme is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of De Grey shareholders, subject to no superior proposal.