Latest Regulatory Process News

Caravel Minerals confirms its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project remains on track for mid-2026, while regulatory water investigations push the Final Investment Decision to late 2027. Meanwhile, strategic talks with Adani advance steadily.

A recent expert panel convened by Novitas has strongly endorsed Pacific Edge’s urine-based Cxbladder tests for hematuria evaluation, recommending Medicare coverage based on robust clinical evidence and patient care benefits.

3D Energi has announced two significant gas discoveries in the Otway Basin, validating its exploration models and advancing regulatory approvals. The company is now considering a follow-up well that could unlock further value in the region.

Riversgold Limited has resolved all objections to its Mining Lease application for the Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, paving the way for imminent lease approval and advancing its partnership with MEGA Resources.

NexGen Energy is advancing through the final Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing for its Rook I uranium project, buoyed by strong Indigenous community support and over a decade of environmental and social groundwork.

European Metals Holdings has achieved a critical rezoning approval for its flagship Cinovec Lithium Project, unlocking defined mining and processing zones. Backed by substantial Czech and EU government grants, the project is poised to become Europe’s largest hard rock lithium producer.

Carnavale Resources has been granted the crucial mining lease for its Kookynie Gold Project, paving the way for a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026 alongside ongoing feasibility studies and drilling campaigns.

Hot Chili Limited has raised A$40 million through a heavily oversubscribed private placement to accelerate the development of its La Verde copper-gold discovery within the Costa Fuego project in Chile. The funding will support expanded feasibility studies, environmental approvals, and further drilling aimed at defining a higher-grade starter pit.

Diablo Resources has significantly increased its Star Range critical minerals project footprint in Utah, securing additional claims that extend the high-grade North Star Prospect. The move sets the stage for imminent drilling and advances the company’s alignment with US critical minerals supply goals.

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.

ACDC Metals has reported encouraging mineralogy results from its Goschen Central Rare Earth Elements project, reinforcing its strategic value amid rising geopolitical interest. The company maintains a solid cash balance to support ongoing development and exploration activities.

Infinity Metals has completed drilling at its Cobungra Gold-Copper-Silver Project in Victoria, confirming mineralisation over a 2km strike, while awaiting regulatory feedback on its San Jose Lithium Mining Licence Application in Spain.