Latest Environmental Permitting News

ADX Energy has secured a pivotal court ruling that allows it to resume drilling and testing at its Welchau-1 well in Austria, overcoming environmental objections and strengthening its exploration prospects.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

EV Resources has made significant strides at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, completing key infrastructure and identifying multiple high-grade drill targets as it moves closer to resource definition.

Litchfield Minerals is set to commence a major Phase 2 drilling program at its Oonagalabi Project, aiming to unlock a potentially world-class base metals system through targeted geophysical anomalies. The campaign will test a dual mineralisation model combining SEDEX-style and intrusive gold-bismuth signatures.

Sayona Mining’s recent scoping study for its North American Lithium operation reveals a significant expansion, boosting production capacity and reducing costs while delivering robust financial returns.

Geopacific Resources has won a crucial extension on its Woodlark Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea, providing vital flexibility to progress its 1.67 million ounce gold project ahead of a definitive feasibility study due later this year.

Barton Gold Holdings has upgraded its Challenger Gold Project resource to over 300,000 ounces of gold and is advancing feasibility studies targeting production by the end of 2026. The company plans a phased approach starting with tailings reprocessing before fresh rock mining.

Patriot Battery Metals has reached a significant milestone in the permitting process for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project, with federal and provincial environmental assessments now aligned and progressing on schedule.

Flagship Minerals has commenced a comprehensive review of a vast dataset acquired from Anglo American for its Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile, confirming a large oxide gold system with exceptional drill results. This positions the company to fast-track a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate and advance towards production.

Hartshead Resources has struck a pivotal Well Carry Agreement with RockRose Energy, securing full funding for its Phase C drilling costs while trimming its joint venture stake. The move also triggers a licence extension application amid UK regulatory delays.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional in-situ recovery results at its Ema project, achieving rare earth leaching grades over 14 times higher than the natural mineralised levels. These breakthrough findings mark a significant step towards commercial production.

Greatland Resources Limited has reported a robust unaudited FY2025 result, generating $337.3 million net profit after tax from seven months of Telfer gold-copper mine operations, alongside a successful ASX listing and strong cash flow.