Latest Environmental Approvals News

Variscan Mines has secured official approval of its Restoration Plan for the Novales-Udias Zinc Project in northern Spain, unlocking the path to mine production restart and extensive exploration drilling.

Lincoln Minerals Limited has announced a supplementary prospectus to raise an additional $750,000 through a Follow-on Placement, responding to strong investor demand beyond its initial entitlement offer.

VRX Silica Limited has obtained crucial environmental approval for its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, paving the way for binding contracts and first production targeted in late 2026.

Southern Palladium has initiated a comprehensive drilling campaign at its Bengwenyama PGM project, marking a critical step toward completing its Definitive Feasibility Study in early 2026. The program aims to refine metallurgical data and mine design while regulatory approvals edge closer.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional in-situ recovery results at its Ema project, achieving rare earth leaching grades over 14 times higher than the natural mineralised levels. These breakthrough findings mark a significant step towards commercial production.

Caspin Resources has announced a maiden inferred tin resource at its Bygoo Tin Project in NSW, revealing a high-grade deposit with significant upside potential. An extensive Exploration Target suggests the resource could more than double with further drilling.

Genmin Limited has increased insider loans by A$0.5 million, reinforcing funding for its flagship Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon as it targets production in late 2026.

Savannah Goldfields Limited is poised to restart gold production in 2025 at its Georgetown and Agate Creek sites, backed by solid ore reserves and ambitious exploration plans to extend mine life.

Medallion Metals has significantly expanded its sulphide Mineral Resource Estimate at the Ravensthorpe Gold Project to 950,000 ounces gold equivalent, underpinning a rapid move toward production with a feasibility study due in October and a Final Investment Decision expected by year-end.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.

Atlas Arteria reported a statutory net profit of $73.3 million for H1 2025, impacted by a new tax, while toll revenues rose 8.1%. The company reaffirmed its 2025 distribution guidance of 40 cents per security, supported by strong free cash flow growth.