Latest Environmental Approvals News

Savannah Goldfields has announced its maiden Ore Reserve at the Agate Creek Gold Project in Queensland, confirming 36,800 ounces of gold ready for production. This milestone supports the company’s plans to restart mining operations and secure financing.

Redcastle Resources is progressing its Queen Alexandra gold project from scoping to pre-feasibility study preparation, focusing on closing critical data gaps and exploring funding options to accelerate development.

Astral Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results within the pit shell at its Kamperman deposit, bolstering the Mandilla Pre-Feasibility Study and highlighting growth potential across its Feysville Gold Project.

VRX Silica Limited has secured approval for its Mining Proposal at the Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in a globally significant silica sand deposit.

Carnaby Resources reports a significant off-hole electromagnetic conductor at its Trekelano prospect alongside robust copper-gold drill results, advancing its Greater Duchess Project in Queensland towards a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Manuka Resources has confirmed a maiden Probable Ore Reserve of 290,000 tonnes at 4.2g/t gold for its Mt Boppy Open Pit, adding approximately 39,000 ounces to its Cobar Basin production plan. The project delivers a robust pre-tax NPV8 of A$43.2 million and an IRR of 64%, with ore to be processed at the existing Wonawinta plant.

Brightstar Resources has unveiled a robust multi-hub expansion strategy in Western Australia, boosted by its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited. The company targets a significant production increase to 200,000 ounces of gold annually by 2029.

FireFly Metals has secured environmental approval and reported exceptional metallurgical results for its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada, setting the stage for a production restart. With economic studies underway and strong funding, the project is rapidly advancing toward a scoping study release in early 2026.

Lotus Resources has received the final environmental and social approval to restart its Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi, marking a key milestone in its African uranium operations. This endorsement from Malawi’s Environment Protection Authority paves the way for the company’s planned production ramp-up.

Medallion Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO Limited, setting the stage for a low-capital pathway to gold and copper production at its Ravensthorpe project. The transaction targets completion and a final investment decision by late 2025.

Cobre Limited has released its first Mineral Resource Estimate for the Comet Deposit within Botswana’s Ngami Copper Project, revealing significant copper and silver resources with promising economic extraction potential.

Lake Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its Kachi lithium brine project, revealing significant capital and operating cost reductions that enhance the project's competitive edge in the lithium market.