Latest Environmental Permits News

Toubani Resources has kicked off construction at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali following a positive Final Investment Decision, while securing a US$83.5 million financing package to support development.

Carnaby Resources has delivered a robust Pre-Feasibility Study and declared its maiden Ore Reserve at the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, setting sights on first production in the second half of 2026.

St Barbara Limited has closed a A$389 million investment deal with Lingbao Gold Group, greenlighting a US$333 million expansion of the New Simberi Gold Project and securing key environmental approvals for its Nova Scotia operations.

Diatreme Resources reported a $745,000 net loss for FY 2025 but strengthened its financial footing through asset sales and an IPO stake. The company’s Northern Silica Project and Cyclone Zircon Project showed significant technical progress, while a major Cape Flattery asset sale aims to streamline operations and unlock funding.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has boosted the indicated mineral resource at its Ema rare earth project by 58%, now totalling 1.07 billion tonnes at 732 ppm TREO. This positions Ema as one of the world’s largest ionic clay rare earth deposits and the only ISR-ready project in the western world.

Eagle Mountain Mining has formalised a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, with Nittetsu committing US$20 million to advance exploration and development while managing the operation.

Wia Gold is making steady progress on its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, reporting strong high-grade drilling results that bolster underground mining prospects alongside ongoing feasibility studies and strategic leadership appointments.

Sun Silver has engaged global engineering firm Ausenco to lead critical concept and scoping studies for its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, aiming to underpin a maiden Scoping Study by late 2026. The move leverages Ausenco’s North American precious metals expertise and comes as silver prices hover near US$77 an ounce, bolstering project economics.

Sun Silver Limited has launched an ambitious 2026 drilling campaign at its Maverick Silver Project in Nevada, deploying four diamond core rigs to upgrade and expand its mineral resource while advancing metallurgical studies.

Aeris Resources has expanded its Golden Plateau drilling program to 14,000 metres following a series of strong high-grade gold intersections, reinforcing the deposit’s potential as a key ore source for its Cracow operation.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised AU$25 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, bolstering its cash position to approximately AU$76 million as it advances the Colossus Rare Earth Project towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Mt Malcolm Mines has announced its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimates for the Malcolm Project, revealing a combined 13,200 ounces of gold at Golden Crown and Dumbarton prospects. The company outlines promising drilling plans to expand and upgrade these resources.