Latest Environmental Assessment News

Infinity Mining has kicked off ground exploration at its Hillside project in the Pilbara, targeting significant gold and copper anomalies identified over multi-kilometre corridors. The company has also strengthened its board with a seasoned geologist familiar with the region's geology.

Osmond Resources has unveiled new channel sample assays from Spain’s Orión project, revealing outstanding heavy mineral grades that strengthen the case for its maiden Mineral Resource Estimate. Phase 2 drilling is poised to start pending final approvals, while a Scoping Study advances towards completion in late 2026.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) recorded its strongest monthly processing since recommissioning in April 2026, with 24,101 dry tonnes milled and a 20% rise in gold recovered. The transition to higher-grade feed from Blackjack Mid Pit and Podosky is set to underpin production gains through FY2027.

Aurum Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with three environmental certificates granted for its 3.22Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, bringing the project closer to mining licence approval.

Auric Mining has upgraded its Munda Gold Deposit resource by 32% to 192,000 ounces, supported by high-grade drilling and production that outperformed expectations. The deposit remains open for expansion, with a scoping study underway to integrate mining with the Burbanks Processing Plant.

Sky Metals accelerates development of its Tallebung tin-tungsten-silver project with NSW State Significant Development approval process initiated and over 500 drill holes underpinning an updated resource and feasibility study.

Energy Transition Minerals has released a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its Penouta tin-tantalum-niobium mine in Spain, reinforcing its strategic role in Europe's critical minerals supply chain and setting the stage for a project restart.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has locked in pre-approval under Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive for its Ema Rare Earth Project, including critical overseas activities in Brazil. This reduces regulatory uncertainty and supports funding efficiency for advancing the project’s development.

Caravel Minerals has secured critical tenure and advanced engineering designs for its Caravel Copper Project, alongside non-binding debt interest of up to USD 220 million from European export credit agencies.

European Metals Holdings has secured critical regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, submitting the full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtaining Regional Rezoning approval. The company also raised A$3.46 million to support ongoing development.

Alma Metals has launched an extensive drilling campaign at its Briggs Copper Project in Queensland, aiming to upgrade and grow its 2 million tonne copper resource ahead of pre-feasibility studies.

Pivotal Metals is progressing a mineral resource update and scoping study for its Horden Lake copper project in Québec, targeting a large open-pit operation with strong cashflow potential amid record copper prices.