Latest Environmental Permits News

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.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has significantly expanded its Sulista Rare Earth District in Bahia, Brazil, extending the strike length from over 10 km to more than 17 km with multiple high-grade mineralised corridors. The latest drilling results underpin a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate expected mid-2026 and support BRE’s strategic hub-and-spoke development plan.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork results and progress on the Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Tiros Titanium and Rare Earths Project in Brazil, highlighting potential for a globally significant operation.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured a crucial 27-year water licence for its Kazakhstan graphite project, marking a significant step in de-risking development. This approval complements prior permits and supports the upcoming feasibility study.