Latest Environmental Permitting News

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.

Paladin Energy’s 2025 Annual Report reveals a pivotal year marked by operational ramp-up at Namibia’s Langer Heinrich Mine and the strategic acquisition of Fission Uranium in Canada, positioning the company for multi-decade growth amid a tightening uranium market.

Sayona Mining reports a 124% surge in Ore Reserves at its North American Lithium operation, alongside an 8% Mineral Resource increase, reinforcing its position in the North American lithium market.

Estrella Resources and its partner PT Raka Energi Mandiri have agreed to extend key project milestones for their Werumata limestone venture in Timor-Leste, reflecting internal delays but maintaining a positive outlook.

True North Copper has significantly extended the mineralised footprint at its Aquila Prospect within the Mt Oxide Project, unveiling multiple new high-quality copper-cobalt-silver drill targets. Drilling is underway to test these promising extensions, potentially reshaping the project’s resource profile.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Marimaca Oxide Deposit in Chile, highlighting a robust 13-year mine life, low capital intensity, and strong financial returns. The study confirms a maiden ore reserve and positions the project as a competitive copper producer with advanced permitting and financing underway.

Meteoric Resources confirms its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil remains on track after a disputed environmental council vote was declared invalid. Strong local government support and regulatory assurances underpin confidence in project timelines.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has significantly expanded its Colossus Rare Earth Elements project in Brazil, securing an additional 2,503.6 hectares adjacent to its existing licenses. This move, backed by robust government support and strategic partnerships, enhances the project's scale and de-risks its pathway to production.

Brazilian Critical Minerals secures robust support from Amazonas state and local authorities for its Ema Rare Earth Project, advancing environmental permitting with unanimous community approval.