Latest Environmental Regulation News

Ausgold Limited’s Katanning Gold Project has been fast-tracked through Western Australia’s new Priority Approvals Program, marking a key step toward a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision.

Elementos Limited reports significant tungsten grade and recovery improvements at its Cleveland Project in Tasmania, driven by successful XRT ore sorting tests amid soaring tungsten prices.

Australian Oil Company Limited reports stronger gas production in California’s Sacramento Basin and an $800,000 capital raise to advance new ventures and operational upgrades.

Western Yilgarn NL has significantly boosted its bauxite portfolio with two new JORC-compliant resource estimates and confirmed high-grade gallium and cobalt discoveries, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals and gold exploration.

Titanium Sands Limited is advancing its Mannar Island Project with the Environmental Impact Assessment nearing completion and secured funding to navigate regulatory hurdles in Sri Lanka.

Cobalt Blue Holdings advances its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery with a critical Works Approval and secures letters of intent covering 70% of initial production, while its Broken Hill Cobalt Project gains a three-year Major Project Status extension.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a landmark Pre-Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming robust economics and securing key strategic funding and land expansions in Brazil.

Carbonxt Group Limited has advanced its Kentucky activated carbon facility ownership to 45.9%, with kiln commissioning underway and a projected 200% sales increase. The company also raised $1.3 million to support growth amid strong regulatory demand for PFAS filtration products.

Element 25 Limited has raised AU$10 million to advance its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, aiming to increase manganese production and support its innovative battery materials refinery in the US.

Sprintex has successfully delivered and begun commissioning integrated control systems for Mest Water’s Netherlands facility, marking a key milestone before commercial production scale-up and a potential €9.3 million maiden order.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional results from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema rare earth project, achieving rare earth concentrations far exceeding in-situ grades and securing strong local government backing.

Clean TeQ Water Limited reports strong Q1 FY26 progress, securing major contracts and boosting cash reserves amid advancing proprietary water treatment technologies.