Latest Environmental Approvals News

Buru Energy is actively pursuing funding for its 2026 drilling campaign to validate resources at the Rafael Gas Project, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026 and first cashflow by 2028.

Hawsons Iron Ltd has declared a JORC-compliant Probable Ore Reserve of 2.3 billion tonnes and completed a positive Pre-Feasibility Study supporting a 26-year, 12Mtpa magnetite concentrate project in New South Wales.

Savannah Goldfields reports steady gold production at its Georgetown plant, with new feedstock from historic sites and a third-party toll treatment agreement supporting continuous operations.

Ausgold Limited’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Katanning Gold Project significantly boosts gold production forecasts and financial returns, underpinning a robust development pathway.

Medallion Metals has completed a Feasibility Study for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a clear pathway to near-term gold and copper production leveraging existing infrastructure in Western Australia.

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

Beetaloo Energy has reached a Final Investment Decision for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, paving the way for gas sales from EP187 starting in 2026. This milestone follows key agreements and approvals, marking a significant step in Northern Territory’s energy development.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited’s scoping study confirms the Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project as a large-scale, capital-efficient direct-ship bauxite operation with robust economic returns and strategic market positioning.

Fenix Resources unveils a robust three-year plan to ramp up iron ore production from 2.4Mt in FY25 to 6Mtpa by FY28, anchored by its Weld Range Project. The company also raises FY26 guidance and initiates feasibility studies for further expansion.

St Barbara Limited has completed a compelling restart study for its Touquoy gold project in Nova Scotia, outlining a low-capital, near-term operation with robust economics and a positive permitting outlook.

Medallion Metals and IGO Limited have agreed to extend the deadline for completing the Forrestania Nickel Operation acquisition, allowing more time to meet key conditions and secure environmental approvals.

Pilot Energy is progressing its farmout process for the WA-481-P offshore gas project, eyeing early drilling at the Leander Gas Prospect before a delayed 3D seismic survey. The company targets first gas production by 2030 leveraging existing infrastructure.