Latest Environmental Permitting News

Viridis Mining and Minerals reports strong infill and exploration drilling results at its Colossus Rare Earth Element Project, underpinning a resource upgrade and enhanced project economics. The company advances feasibility, permitting, and financing towards a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Black Canyon Limited (ASX, BCA) has unveiled promising exploration results and positive scoping studies for its manganese and iron projects in Western Australia, positioning itself as a key emerging developer in the sector.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has upgraded its Mineral Resource Estimate to include 5.4 million tonnes of Measured graphite, underpinning a multi-decade mine life in Kazakhstan. This milestone supports the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study due mid-2026.

Gold Mountain Limited reports highly encouraging rare earth and gold assay results from its Varzedo Prospect in Brazil, confirming significant mineral potential and outlining plans for targeted follow-up exploration.

Medallion Metals has obtained the crucial environmental green light under the EPBC Act for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, significantly reducing permitting risks and positioning the company to advance its sulphide production plans.

Hawsons Iron Limited has completed a pivotal Preliminary Feasibility Study and declared a massive 2.3 billion tonne Ore Reserve, setting the stage for a 26-year mine life producing premium magnetite concentrate.

Toubani Resources has secured key environmental approvals and a $395 million funding package to propel its Kobada Gold Project in Mali towards construction, alongside launching its largest-ever drilling campaign targeting resource expansion.

Flagship Minerals has completed a $2.5 million strategic investment from Xinhai, accelerating progress on its Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile with key milestones including a JORC resource update and environmental studies underway.

Talga Group has reported a quarter of significant commercial and regulatory progress, including its largest anode shipment, expanded product offerings, and major mining approvals in Sweden, supported by substantial capital raises and new patents.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has enhanced the financial outlook for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, secured a $5.3 million capital raise, and advanced key environmental and feedstock initiatives amid a tightening cobalt market.

ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.