Latest Environmental Risk News

Lincoln Minerals’ Kookaburra Graphite Project has delivered battery-grade graphite purity exceeding 99.95%, confirming its suitability for lithium-ion battery anodes through a safer, hydrofluoric acid-free process.

Power Minerals Limited has initiated a 2,000-metre drilling program at its Santa Anna niobium and rare earth elements project in Brazil, aiming to confirm and expand on promising earlier results as part of its due diligence for acquisition.

Emperor Energy's Environmental Plan for the Judith-2 Well has passed NOPSEMA's completeness check and is now open for public comment, marking a key regulatory milestone on the path to drilling in mid-2026.

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have agreed to an all-scrip merger to combine their critical minerals projects, including the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, promising a diversified portfolio and enhanced market presence.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has completed a scoping study for its Hansen Deposit in Colorado, revealing strong economic potential through innovative mining and beneficiation methods.

Pilot Energy confirms regulatory compliance and operational progress at the Head Field, advancing the repurposing of Cliff Oil infrastructure into a carbon storage facility as part of the Mid West Clean Energy Project.

Ballymore Resources reports strong progress at its Queensland projects, highlighted by ongoing high-grade underground drilling at Dittmer and promising metallurgical testwork results. The company maintains a solid $4 million cash position while advancing exploration across its portfolio.

Dateline Resources progresses its Colosseum Gold-REE Project with a Bankable Feasibility Study underway, US government mining rights confirmed, and fresh capital raised to fuel development.

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.

FireFly Metals Ltd reports a significant 42% increase in mineral resources at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling results and a well-capitalized balance sheet with over A$84 million in cash and liquid assets.

Evolution Energy Minerals has initiated siteworks at its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, appointed George Donne as CEO, and identified a promising new copper-lead-zinc prospect, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision in 2025.

Bulletin Resources continues its appeal against the refusal of a Native Vegetation Clearing Permit critical to advancing drilling at its Ravensthorpe Lithium Project, while maintaining a strong cash position and reviewing strategic opportunities.