Latest Environmental Impact Assessment News

Meteoric Resources faces a delay in the approval of its Preliminary Environmental Licence for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, with a rescheduled vote set for mid-December. The company remains confident that all regulatory concerns have been addressed and anticipates minimal impact on project timelines.

Pancontinental Energy NL has revealed significant progress in its Namibian Orange Basin exploration, spotlighting a massive 5 billion barrel oil prospect in PEL 87 and advancing farmout efforts to fund upcoming drilling.

Redivium Limited has postponed the completion of its UK lithium-ion battery recycling feasibility study to Q2 2026 due to a site relocation requiring updated environmental assessments. Meanwhile, its European projects in Czechia and Romania continue to advance steadily.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has locked in a US$30 million strategic funding agreement with Brazilian asset managers Régia Capital and ORE Investments, setting a clear path to Final Investment Decision for its Colossus rare earth project.

Lake Resources N.L. reports significant progress on its Kachi lithium project, unveiling enhanced project economics and next-generation lithium extraction technology amid a bullish lithium market and supportive Argentine political climate.

Lake Resources has announced a significant upgrade to its Kachi Lithium Brine Project, boosting resources and cutting costs amid a strengthening lithium market and supportive Argentine policies.

Cobre Limited has landed a $4 million strategic investment from Tribeca Investment Partners to accelerate development of its Ngami In-Situ Copper Recovery project in Botswana, marking a key step toward commercialising this promising copper resource.

Battery Age Minerals has commenced its maiden drilling campaign at the El Aguila gold-silver project in Argentina, following full environmental approvals. The program aims to define known mineralisation and explore new targets in a historically rich mining district.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal non-binding Letter of Support from Bpifrance, confirming eligibility for strategic financing of its Colossus Rare Earths Project in Brazil. This milestone propels the project closer to final investment decision and strengthens its position in the critical minerals supply chain.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

Altamin Limited has advanced its geothermal lithium ambitions with a significant A$3.62 million grant from the Italian government, alongside strategic board changes and a $4.39 million capital raise.

Blaze Minerals has mobilised drilling at its promising Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo, following exceptional base and critical metals sampling. Meanwhile, its Ugandan Ntungamo Project confirms new critical mineral discoveries, underpinning a recent $2.4 million capital raise.