Latest Environmental Assessments News

Variscan Mines is ramping up exploration at its Novales Project in northern Spain, advancing underground and surface drilling with infrastructure upgrades and capital raising support.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Jameson Resources has cleared a major environmental hurdle for its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, receiving the Section 27 Notice from British Columbia regulators and setting the stage for final application submission in October 2026.

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.