Latest Environmental Assessments News

Sentinel Metals has reached a pivotal regulatory milestone as its Columbia Gold-Silver Project’s exploration amendment enters the public comment phase, paving the way for maiden drilling expected in April 2026.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

Victory Metals Limited has reported a record-breaking rare earth oxide intersection of 11,565 ppm TREO at its North Stanmore project, reinforcing its status as a world-class heavy rare earth deposit. The December 2025 drilling program also advances resource confidence and metallurgical prospects, positioning the project as a key Western supplier of critical rare earths.

NexGen Energy has received the last federal approval needed to start construction on its Rook I uranium project in Saskatchewan, set to become the globe’s largest and most environmentally advanced uranium mine.

Riversgold has completed a significant drilling campaign at its Northern Zone within the Kalgoorlie Gold Project, with mining lease approval expected imminently. Collaborative efforts with MEGA Resources are accelerating plans for gold extraction in 2026.

Paladin Energy has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with formal environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South uranium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, paving the way for construction licensing.

Jameson Resources has marked significant progress in advancing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million and moving closer to final environmental approvals and development permits expected by the end of 2026.

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

Coda Minerals has updated the economics of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, reflecting significant rises in copper and silver prices since August 2025, boosting the project's valuation and reinforcing its development case.

Godolphin Resources has released a Scoping Study for its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, revealing strong economics with a 12-year mine life and a pre-tax NPV of AUD$481 million under conservative metal prices.

Paladin Energy reported a 16% increase in uranium production and a significant rise in sales volumes for the December 2025 quarter, alongside a successful equity raise and debt restructuring that enhance its financial flexibility.