Latest Environmental Assessment News

Horizon Gold Limited has reinforced the potential of its Gum Creek Gold Project, boasting a 2.14 million ounce resource and progressing steadily towards a feasibility study completion in early 2026.

Carnavale Resources has announced a substantial 38% increase in gold resources at its Kookynie Gold Project, including the addition of a new high-grade Tiptoe lode. This update significantly enhances the project's economic potential as an updated Scoping Study is underway.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional infill drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, confirming strong mineral continuity and setting the stage for a resource upgrade and mining feasibility studies.

Alcoa Corporation reported solid Q2 2025 operational results despite tariff headwinds and lower metal prices, completing a major joint venture sale and managing a delayed smelter restart.

Hawsons Iron Limited has successfully raised $1.91 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan and a targeted Placement, positioning the company to fast-track key project studies and environmental assessments.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Legacy Minerals has acquired exploration rights to the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, boasting one of Australia’s largest contained resources with significant strategic potential amid current market lows.

Jindalee Lithium has appointed Ian Rodger as Managing Director, marking a leadership milestone as the company advances its McDermitt Lithium Project. Rodger’s promotion follows his pivotal role in delivering key project studies and securing regulatory milestones.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

NoviqTech partners with HYDI to generate blockchain-backed carbon credits from hydrogen-on-demand diesel technology, aiming to reduce emissions and create new revenue streams.

The Western Australian Minister for Environment has confirmed the adequacy of the Environmental Protection Authority’s assessment for VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North project, allowing development to proceed with amended conditions addressing environmental concerns.

ACDC Metals has lodged a retention licence application for its Goschen Central project in Victoria, marking a pivotal step in developing a critical minerals supply hub with strong economic prospects.