Latest Environmental Permitting News

Cobre Limited has secured Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its In-Situ Copper Recovery pilot plant in Botswana, marking a pivotal step towards project development.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Develop Global Limited's updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Sulphur Springs Zinc-Copper Project reveals a 76% surge in project valuation and a doubling of free cash flow to A$1.5 billion, setting the stage for final investment decision and construction.

Flagship Minerals’ review of Anglo American’s dataset reveals a 5km by 1.2km gold-in-soil anomaly at the Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile, significantly larger than current drill coverage and supporting plans to upgrade the resource estimate.

St Barbara Limited has secured approximately A$58 million through an institutional placement to fund its Simberi Expansion Project and advance the 15-Mile Processing Hub in Nova Scotia. This capital raise supports the company’s growth ambitions amid ongoing regulatory and operational developments.

Tombador Iron Limited, soon to be Atomic Eagle Limited, is set to acquire Canadian uranium explorer GoviEx Uranium Inc and relist on the ASX, backed by a $5–10 million capital raise to advance its flagship Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has raised A$6 million through a well-supported placement to fast-track its flagship Ema Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to move closer to commercial production.

Delta Lithium has commenced drilling at its expansive Yinnetharra Lithium Project while preparing a resource update for Mt Ida that includes promising rubidium co-product potential.

Ballard Mining has achieved a critical milestone with full permitting for its Mt Ida Gold Project, including approval to build a 2.0 million tonnes per annum processing plant and tailings facility. This final green light positions the project for development and potential expansion.

Redcastle Resources and BML advance their strategic gold joint venture with key studies completed and mining proposal submission expected by late 2025, targeting initial production in early 2026.

Cobre Limited has demonstrated the technical viability of its integrated In-Situ Copper Recovery process at the Ngami Copper Project, producing high-quality copper cathode in bench-scale tests. This milestone paves the way for pilot studies and environmental permitting.

Medallion Metals has successfully completed the public comment phase under the EPBC Act for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, advancing a critical regulatory milestone with no objections received. The company aims to submit final documentation in October and expects a decision before year-end, paving the way for its sulphide development strategy.