Latest Environmental Approvals News

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

Meteoric Resources is poised for a critical environmental milestone as the Preliminary Environmental Licence for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project is set for approval at the upcoming COPAM meeting. This step could unlock the path to construction and keep the project timeline intact.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a globally significant palladium-nickel-copper mine in Western Australia, boasting robust returns and a rapid payback period.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a long-life, low-cost critical minerals mine in Western Australia, projecting A$4.7 billion pre-tax free cashflow over 23 years with rapid payback.

Great Boulder Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Side Well Gold Project, advancing resource estimates and drilling programs across multiple deposits.

Emerald Resources has secured mining approval for its Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia and completed a major accommodation camp, marking significant progress toward its goal of becoming a multi-mine gold producer.

Global Lithium Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Manna Lithium Project, confirming robust financials and a long mine life in Western Australia. The study sets the stage for a Final Investment Decision in 2026 amid improving lithium market conditions.

Savannah Goldfields has poured nearly 7kg of doré at its Georgetown Gold Processing Plant, marking steady progress in gold production and setting the stage for upcoming mining at Big Reef and Agate Creek.

Lefroy Exploration has officially started mining operations at its Lucky Strike Gold Deposit near Kalgoorlie, with first ore expected by late December and gold production targeted for March 2026.

QPM Energy Limited has announced a $30 million equity raise to support the development of its Isaac Power Station, advancing toward a final investment decision in March 2026 and commissioning by mid-2027. The funding package, complemented by a $113.7 million lease agreement and a $40 million convertible note, underpins a project poised to strengthen Queensland’s energy transition.

FireFly Metals has announced a significant upgrade to its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project resource, alongside a A$139.5 million equity raise to fund ongoing drilling and development. The company is poised for rapid growth in a tier-one mining jurisdiction with strong infrastructure and exploration upside.

Jameson Resources has locked in a $3 million capital raise from strategic investor King George Investments to advance its Crown Mountain coal project in British Columbia. The placement, priced at a 16.7% discount, underscores growing confidence in the project’s regulatory progress and market potential.