Latest Environmental Permitting News

Hot Chili Limited reveals a significant copper-gold porphyry discovery at La Verde, underpinning the growth of its Costa Fuego project in Chile with strong resource expansion and strategic infrastructure advantages.

Larvotto Resources has modified its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project to adopt dry stacking for tailings, a move that promises environmental benefits and faster regulatory approval without impacting project economics.

Neometals has received a second tranche of funding from EU-backed EIT RawMaterials, injecting nearly €0.5 million to advance its Finnish Vanadium Recovery Project amid ongoing financing efforts.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received A$2.36 million from the EBRD as part of a second tranche equity investment, boosting the bank’s stake to 17.3%. An independent peer review affirms the project’s promise while highlighting manageable risks.

Aruma Resources has confirmed a compelling exploration model for its Cypher Uranium Prospect in South Australia, positioning it as a priority target amid a surging uranium market. The company plans a systematic exploration program to unlock the prospect’s potential.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$3.5 million through a placement to fund critical development milestones for its Colossus Rare Earth Element project, following a major resource upgrade.

Savannah Goldfields Limited has announced a $9.91 million equity raising to fund the restart of mining operations and regional expansion in Far North Queensland. The company targets resuming production in H1 2025 with a focus on optimising costs amid a strong gold price environment.

RTG Mining Inc. is advancing rapidly towards financing the Stage 1 Direct Shipping Operation at its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, with a capital budget confirmed under US$25 million. Meanwhile, exploration at the Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan reveals significant porphyry targets, positioning RTG for a pivotal year ahead.

Celsius Resources has obtained a six-month extension to meet funding conditions for its flagship MCB Project, while progressing engineering design and maintaining a stable cash position of A$1.053 million.

Pursuit Minerals has reported a remarkable 339% increase in lithium resources at its Rio Grande Sur project in Argentina, alongside plans to commence lithium carbonate production by Q1 2025. The company is also actively pursuing acquisitions and reviewing its gold assets amid tight cost controls.

Talga Group has achieved critical milestones with environmental permits and a 25-year mining concession for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine, alongside securing a €70 million EU Innovation Fund grant for its Luleå Anode Refinery, positioning it at the forefront of Europe's battery materials supply chain.

C29 Metals closes December quarter with $2.56 million cash and key drilling approvals for its Ulytau uranium project, but faces a significant hurdle after Ministerial refusal to transfer ownership of its Kazakhstan tenement.