Latest Environmental Assessments News

Pancontinental Energy has identified two new prospects in its PEL 87 permit, boosting its high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels of oil net to the company. While progressing farmout discussions, the company awaits a critical permit extension decision from Namibian authorities.

Jameson Resources has made significant strides in progressing its Crown Mountain coal project, securing a $3 million capital injection and navigating key board changes while advancing environmental approvals.

Alara Resources has reported its strongest quarterly copper concentrate production and dispatch at the Al Wash-hi Majaza Mine, alongside expanded exploration efforts across Oman and strengthened financial footing through new loan facilities.

Turaco Gold has reported significant progress at its Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with the December quarter delivering a 4.06 million ounce gold resource and promising drilling results pointing to further expansion in early 2026.

PC Gold has reported robust drilling results at its Spring Hill Gold Project, revealing multiple visible gold occurrences and new mineralised zones. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate is targeted for Q1 2026, supported by a photon re-assay program and advancing pre-feasibility studies.

Carnavale Resources has marked key progress at its Kookynie Gold Project, signing a pivotal Heritage and Mining Agreement and launching a Bankable Feasibility Study aimed at production by mid-2026.

Antipa Minerals has reported a significant resource upgrade and strong drilling results at its Minyari Dome project, advancing its pre-feasibility study towards a mid-2028 investment decision.

Western Yilgarn NL has secured new land access agreements at its West Julimar Bauxite Project, opening up extensive lateritic bauxite areas for exploration and potential resource growth beyond its current 104.8 million tonne inventory.

Riversgold Limited reports encouraging shallow gold intersections at its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, supported by a $2.15 million capital raise with MEGA Resources as a key investor. The drilling results and strategic partnership set the stage for advancing mining plans in 2026.

Kingsland Minerals has initiated a Pre-feasibility Study for its Leliyn Graphite Project and commenced key metallurgical testing with offtake partner Quinbrook, aiming to produce battery-grade spherical graphite.

The Northern Finland Administrative Court has overturned Kingsrose Mining’s exploration permit for the Penikat Project due to procedural errors by the regulator, delaying planned drilling until at least April 2026. Kingsrose remains confident in the project’s long-term potential despite the setback.

Meteoric Resources has obtained the Preliminary Environmental Licence without restriction for its Caldeira Rare Earth Ionic Clay Project in Brazil, clearing a key regulatory hurdle and keeping the project on track for mid-2026 construction.