Latest Safety And Environmental News

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.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

HyTerra Limited has confirmed hydrogen concentrations up to 96.1% in its Sue Duroche 3 well in Kansas, reinforcing the potential of its natural hydrogen exploration program. Elevated helium levels were also detected, with further testing planned to assess commercial viability.

Lotus Resources has received critical regulatory approval from Malawi’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority to resume uranium mining at its Kayelekera project, paving the way for production restart in the third quarter of 2025.

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.

EMU NL’s latest quarterly report reveals promising copper exploration parallels with Canada’s largest open-pit mine, a renewed gold project strategy, and significant corporate restructuring amid shareholder disputes.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Kinetiko Energy reports encouraging progress in South African gas exploration, with improved well performance and a drilling optimisation study revealing key production enhancements.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.

PVW Resources reports strong drilling results at its Capão Bonito rare earth project in Brazil, with Total Rare Earth Oxide grades reaching up to 3,267 ppm, while preparing for further exploration campaigns across its Brazilian hubs.

Beach Energy reported steady production and strong financials in Q3 FY25 despite flood disruptions in the Cooper Basin, with key projects advancing and liquidity improving.

Core Lithium Ltd progresses its Finniss Lithium Project Restart Study, securing full ownership of site infrastructure and reporting promising gold exploration results at Shoobridge.