Latest Environmental Approvals News

McLaren Minerals reported a challenging quarter with net cash outflows and limited funding runway, prompting plans for a capital raise to support its upcoming Bankable Feasibility Study.

Medallion Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO, expanded its Ravensthorpe gold-copper resource to nearly 1 million ounces gold equivalent, and secured a $50 million prepayment facility with Trafigura to advance project development.

Norwest Minerals advances its Bulgera Gold Project with successful deep drilling and promising heap leach economics, while preparing to test historic gold targets at Marymia East and expanding base metals exploration at Arunta West.

Caravel Minerals has appointed Primero Group as its preferred EPCM firm and secured a $15 million loan to fund its Definitive Feasibility Study, marking significant progress toward a Final Investment Decision for the Caravel Copper Project.

FireFly Metals has reported exceptional drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, extending known mineralisation by over 650 metres and progressing key studies for an upscaled production restart.

Image Resources NL reported a strong third quarter in 2025 with significant increases in heavy mineral concentrate production and sales at its Atlas project, despite challenging weather and port delays. However, the company has trimmed its shipment guidance for the year due to weaker market conditions and logistical issues.

Oceana Lithium advances exploration at its Bangemall, Solonópole, and Napperby projects, deploying new geophysical surveys and preparing trenching programs while maintaining a solid cash position of nearly AUD 2.9 million.

Estrella Resources has reported significant high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project and initiated a major limestone drilling campaign at Werumata, marking a pivotal quarter in its Timor-Leste exploration efforts.

Carnarvon Energy has made a significant A$86 million investment in Strike Energy, becoming its largest shareholder and gaining exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market, while deferring Bedout drilling to early 2027 due to rig shortages.

Agrimin Limited continues its strategic review of the Mackay Potash Project while initiating new geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s West Arunta region, alongside ongoing cost reductions and a stable cash position.

Coda Minerals has transformed its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project with a simplified flowsheet that significantly enhances recoveries and economics, supported by a $12.33 million capital raise. Drilling is underway as the company advances its pre-feasibility study.

Tungsten Mining NL reports strong progress on its Mt Mulgine Project, leveraging soaring tungsten prices and a new gold resource estimate to drive development. The company also raises $9.5 million and initiates a US OTCQB listing process.