Latest Environmental Impact News

The Mongolian government has officially endorsed a key highway project under a public-private partnership, aligning with Aspire Mining’s infrastructure plans and significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal development.

Altamin Limited has been awarded a A$3.62 million refundable grant to advance its Lazio project in Italy, aiming to develop an innovative geothermal-powered process for extracting critical raw materials like lithium, boron, and sulphate of potash.

Tesoro Gold’s updated Scoping Study for the El Zorro Gold Project in Chile highlights a technically straightforward open pit operation with strong economics, projecting 1.26 million ounces of gold production over 13.5 years.

Lithium Universe Limited and Macquarie University have jointly applied for a $386,000 grant to develop a cutting-edge solar panel recycling pilot that could transform resource recovery and sustainability in Australia’s clean energy sector.

Brightstar Resources Limited has consolidated its position as a leading Western Australian gold developer through the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Ltd, expanding its resource base and setting ambitious production targets. The company aims to ramp up production from current levels to 200,000 ounces annually by 2029, backed by robust feasibility studies and a multi-hub development strategy.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking its Kuda Tasi and Jahal development with advanced engineering and critical FPSO evaluations, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in 2026. This acceleration seeks to reduce risks and optimize costs ahead of production.

Victory Metals has identified multiple ultra-high heavy rare earth oxide zones at its North Stanmore project, positioning it as a key future supplier amid soaring global prices. The company plans a major drilling campaign to expand these valuable zones while reducing processing volumes and costs.

Anson Resources has begun earthworks to re-establish the drill pad at its Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser well in Utah, aiming to enhance lithium resource estimates at the Green River Lithium Project.

Geopacific Resources reports promising near-surface gold intercepts at its Woodlark Gold Project, highlighting new discovery potential adjacent to existing deposits and ongoing drilling to expand resources beyond 1.67 million ounces.

Battery Age Minerals has identified several large-scale gold and silver drill targets at its El Aguila Project in Argentina, integrating historical high-grade data with new soil sampling and geophysical surveys. The company is progressing environmental approvals and aims to commence maiden drilling in 2025.

Eclipse Metals has secured a crucial renewal of its Greenland exploration licence, extending its tenure to 2027 and clearing the way toward a mining licence for its rare earth project in a geopolitically strategic region.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully demonstrated its innovative JESE technology, achieving over 95% silver recovery from solar panels in under 30 minutes while preserving silicon wafers and reducing environmental impact.