Latest Environmental Impact Assessment News

Richmond Vanadium Technology slows key project activities and reshapes its leadership team to navigate a prolonged period of low vanadium prices while advancing battery technology development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding package to accelerate its Colossus rare earth elements project, marking a pivotal step in diversifying global critical mineral supply chains.

Challenger Gold Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Toll Milling Project outlines a robust three-year operation delivering 450,000 tonnes of gold-silver ore to Austral Gold’s Casposo plant, with strong economics and low upfront capital.

Challenger Gold has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for toll milling at its Hualilan Gold Project, revealing strong economics, low capital requirements, and a swift payback period. The study underscores the project's potential to generate significant cash flow over three years through a toll milling arrangement with Austral Gold.

Lake Resources N.L. has upgraded its Kachi lithium brine resource in Argentina, increasing the Measured and Indicated lithium carbonate equivalent to 8.2 million tonnes, supported by new drilling data and enhanced lithium recovery technology.

Titanium Sands Limited has locked in a $600,000 convertible loan facility from major shareholders to fund environmental studies and progress its Mannar Heavy Mineral Project. This funding milestone follows recent regulatory approvals and marks a critical step forward for the company.

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured one-year retentions for four high-grade exploration licenses, enabling critical environmental studies and paving the way for a mining license application in Sri Lanka.

Battery Age Minerals has completed extensive exploration at its El Aguila Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, confirming free-milling gold and preparing for maiden drilling in the third quarter of 2025.

Piche Resources has received formal environmental approval to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Cerro Chacon gold-silver project in Argentina, targeting a 14 km mineralised corridor with 57 planned drill holes.

Southern Palladium has secured Environmental Authorisation for its Bengwenyama PGM Project, a crucial step toward mining rights and project development. The company is also refining a phased, lower-capital approach to unlock value and improve financeability.

Lake Resources has increased its Measured and Indicated lithium resource at the Kachi Project in Argentina to 8.2 million tonnes LCE, revealing higher-grade lithium zones and enhanced recovery technology. This update strengthens the project's economic outlook amid ongoing feasibility and environmental assessments.