Latest Environmental Protection News

Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ASX: ECT) has submitted detailed data to the US EPA showcasing its Rapid Electrothermal Mineralisation (REM) technology's ability to destroy PFAS with over 99% efficacy and full fluorine mass balance, aiming to meet stringent regulatory standards.

Santana Minerals has voluntarily paused its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project fast-track approval process to provide additional information following expert panel review, while maintaining the statutory timeline.

Ramelius Resources secures a key environmental nod from WA EPA, clearing the Roe Project to advance via a streamlined Part V approval process and setting the stage for early works in late 2026.

Macro Metals has uncovered high-grade iron assays up to 62.1% Fe in newly mapped areas adjacent to its existing 16.1Mt @ 54.2% Fe resource at the Extension Iron Project, while environmental surveys clear the way for upcoming approvals.

St George Mining’s initial beneficiation testwork at its Araxá Project in Brazil has delivered high-grade niobium concentrates and a promising rare earth concentrate, validating its dual commodity approach and underpinning next-stage pilot plant plans.

GreenX Metals has unveiled a substantial Exploration Target at its Tannenberg Copper Project in Germany, estimating up to 279 million tonnes of mineralisation with significant copper and silver grades. This marks a strategic shift to active exploration following extensive archival research.

Greatland Resources has clinched both state and federal environmental approvals for its Havieron gold-copper project, paving the way for a Final Investment Decision targeted in June 2026 and advancing construction activities.

Barton Gold’s recent drilling at the Challenger Gold Project confirms new open-pittable mineralisation at Challenger South-Southwest and Challenger 3, underpinning potential resource upgrades and a low-risk mill restart.

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.

Wildcat Resources is progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Tabba Tabba lithium-tantalum project, targeting accelerated processing plant expansion and incorporating tantalum and petalite to boost project economics.

Marquee Resources has significantly increased its Mt Clement inferred antimony resource and is advancing drilling and strategic partnerships to develop its flagship project.