Latest Environmental Assessments News

Yancoal's June quarter saw a 20% jump in attributable saleable coal production to 10.8 million tonnes, supported by rising realised coal prices and operational improvements. The company advances its strategic growth with the pending acquisition of an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine, while planning to close Ashton mine by early 2028.

Patagonia Lithium advances drilling at its Cilon project, achieving 200 metres depth with promising packer test results showing good aquifer strength and lithium brine characteristics. Environmental assessments confirm no impact, while further pump testing and resource updates are planned.

Lithium Plus Minerals has boosted its Lei Deposit lithium resource by 34%, raising contained lithium to 78.4kt and increasing Indicated resources to 55%, underpinning plans for a low-capex underground direct shipping ore operation.

Manuka Resources has lifted the Wonawinta Silver Mine's Ore Reserve by 28%, underpinning its imminent restart of silver and gold production with upgraded plant facilities and contracted mining operations.

Savannah Goldfields has obtained a critical Environmental Authority for its Agate Creek project, enabling mining to resume this quarter and targeting 36,800 ounces from Ore Reserves over two years.

Odyssey Gold has lifted the Cable Deposit resource at Tuckanarra to 158,000 ounces of gold, with a significant upgrade in confidence ahead of its Stage 1 Scoping Study, underpinning its development ambitions in Western Australia’s Murchison Goldfields.

Ausgold Limited is accelerating development at its Katanning Gold Project, with siteworks underway, modular accommodation nearing completion, and key engineering and power contracts signed to support a final investment decision by end-2026 and first gold production in mid-2028.

Asara Resources has adjusted its $60 million institutional placement after Barbet LLC FZ reduced its subscription significantly, with the balance placed to other investors to keep the raise on track. The funds will accelerate drilling and development at the Kada Gold Project in Guinea.

Ramelius Resources secures a key environmental nod from WA EPA, clearing the Roe Project to advance via a streamlined Part V approval process and setting the stage for early works in late 2026.

American West Metals is finalising its Pre-Feasibility Study for the Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, advancing permitting and exploration along a 110km copper belt, backed by secured development funding.

Chilwa Minerals has more than doubled the Mineral Resource at its Mpyupyu heavy mineral sands deposit to 109.6 million tonnes, with nearly 90% now in Measured and Indicated categories, setting the stage for potential development within its Chilwa Critical Minerals Project in Malawi.

St Barbara has passed a key regulatory milestone for its 15-Mile Processing Hub in Nova Scotia, submitting the Initial Project Description and triggering a coordinated federal-provincial review. The project features a redesigned footprint that cuts environmental disturbance by up to 55% and consolidates processing to a single hub, promising strong economic benefits and community engagement.