Latest Environmental Approvals News

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has secured a $2.7 million federal grant to fast-track its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Queensland, alongside key project milestones and strategic leadership appointments.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reports steady operational progress and promising resource developments in its December 2024 quarter, while navigating an ongoing recapitalisation and leadership transition.

Agrimin Limited has achieved a major milestone with Western Australian state environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project, alongside government-backed financial support and strategic progress toward project execution.

Aruma Resources advances its exploration portfolio with standout assay results at Fiery Creek and strategic leadership changes, setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Lightning Minerals reports a breakthrough spodumene discovery grading up to 4.04% Li2O at its Esperança project in Brazil, alongside multiple lithium drill targets across its Brazilian portfolio, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign in early 2025.

Richmond Vanadium Technology has submitted its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Richmond - Julia Creek Vanadium Project and progressed innovative metallurgical test work, positioning itself for a development decision in 2025.

Mineral Commodities Ltd reports steady progress on its Munglinup graphite project and secures A$2.4 million in convertible loans, while navigating operational setbacks and a conditional sale of its Skaland asset.

Carnarvon Energy reports a robust cash balance of A$187 million amid delays in the Dorado project development following Santos' decision to pause FPSO acquisition. The renewal of Bedout Basin exploration permits offers a pathway to future drilling in 2026.

Eastern Resources Limited reports solid progress in its lithium and iron projects during the December 2024 quarter, highlighted by promising metallurgical test results from Lepidolite Hill.

Rox Resources has advanced its Youanmi Gold Project with a $27 million capital raise and a major drilling campaign, positioning the company for production by late 2025.

Empire Energy has successfully drilled its longest well to date, secured a $65 million financing package, and received environmental approval for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, setting the stage for first gas deliveries later in 2025.

Viridis Mining & Minerals has cleared major environmental and regulatory hurdles for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, securing critical local government endorsements and submitting comprehensive impact assessments that pave the way for construction in 2026.