Latest Environmental Management News

Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Pure have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with environmental approvals for their Al Buraimi graphite refinery in Oman, paving the way for large-scale production of high-purity graphite.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

Atomic Eagle Limited has obtained crucial environmental and social approvals for its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, significantly reducing permitting risk and positioning the project as development-ready while maintaining focus on resource expansion.

Titanium Sands Limited has completed a hydrology study for its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project, confirming no significant groundwater impact under proposed dredging methods.

Lunnon Metals reported its best month yet at Lady Herial with 2,865 ounces of gold produced in May 2026, generating $10.8 million in revenue and enabling early repayment of a $6 million working capital loan. Mining remains on schedule to complete by September, with strong cash reserves set to fund further exploration.

Regis Resources has reinstated the McPhillamys Gold Project Ore Reserve at 56Mt grading 1.1g/t Au for 1.89Moz, supported by a new Pre-Feasibility Study demonstrating strong economics and an alternative tailings strategy. The company targets a Final Investment Decision in H1 2028, pending permitting and judicial review outcomes.

CuFe Limited has dramatically increased the confidence in its Gecko Copper-Gold Deposit at Tennant Creek, raising the Indicated resource category from 4% to 66%, enabling more robust economic evaluation and mine planning.

Aruma Resources has reported standout wide, high-grade copper and silver drill results from its Phase 1 program at the Tillex Project in Ontario, reinforcing its potential as a major copper development asset.

Caprice Resources reports metallurgical testwork on its Vadrians deposit achieving up to 94% gold recovery via conventional gravity and CIL processing, supporting a low-cost extraction pathway at its Island Gold Project.

Alice Queen’s Project Definition Study for Horn Island reveals robust economics, including a pre-tax NPV of A$706 million and an IRR of 109%, underpinning plans to advance to feasibility stages.

Meridian Energy secures long-term operational certainty for its flagship Waitaki Power Scheme, maintaining generation capacity and storage with a focus on biodiversity enhancements.

PMET Resources has identified a promising pathway to refine spodumene concentrate into battery-grade lithium carbonate directly at its Shaakichiuwaanaan site in Quebec, using Primero’s ALi® atmospheric leach process. Bench-scale tests produced 99.8% pure lithium carbonate, suggesting potential logistics and carbon footprint advantages.