Latest Environmental Programs News

Mount Hope Mining has engaged R.W. Corkery & Co to lead environmental baseline studies and prepare for an Environmental Impact Statement at its Mt Solitary gold project, a crucial step towards mining approvals in NSW.

Barton Gold has kicked off a Pre-Feasibility Study for its Tunkillia Gold Project, aiming to incorporate resource upgrades from expanded drilling and deliver a detailed development plan by early 2027.

Coda Minerals has secured $6.7 million through an oversubscribed placement to fast-track its Pre-Feasibility Study at Elizabeth Creek, underpinning key technical and environmental programs.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has cleared a key cultural hurdle with the Dieri Aboriginal Corporation, paving the way for a 25-hole maiden drill campaign at its South Ridge tin project in South Australia. The program aims to convert promising historic high-grade intersections into a maiden resource estimate, pending environmental approvals and road repairs after unprecedented rainfall.

Viridis Mining has lodged the critical Installation Licence for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, clearing a key regulatory hurdle that unlocks construction and brings the company closer to a Final Investment Decision targeted for the second half of 2026.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced 2025 loss of US$41.2 million, bolstered by stable production, strategic debt refinancing, and progress on its flagship ENC HPAL project. Sustainability efforts and ore supply expansions set the stage for growth in 2026.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is set to kick off its maiden drilling campaign at the South Ridge tin project in Prospect Hill, South Australia, following environmental approvals and cultural heritage clearances. The ~2,500m program aims to define a maiden resource against a backdrop of surging global tin prices and recent weather-related delays.

Larvotto Resources is on track for mid-2026 production at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, backed by robust drilling results, plant refurbishment progress, and promising tungsten recovery. The company also expands its copper portfolio with a strategic option on the Blockade Mine in Mt Isa.

Larvotto Resources is on track to restart production at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project by mid-2026, while progressing metallurgical testing at Eyre and due diligence on a copper acquisition at Mt Isa.

Theta Gold Mines has commenced bulk earthworks at its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa and secured nearly US$40 million in combined equity and debt funding, marking a pivotal step toward production.

EQ Resources Limited reported a robust Q1 FY2026 with soaring tungsten prices, operational upgrades, and significant capital raises to fuel mine expansions.

WA1 Resources has released new drilling results from its Luni Niobium Project, confirming the continuity of high-grade niobium zones and advancing pre-development activities ahead of a planned resource update in 2026.