Latest Environmental Approvals News

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

New Murchison Gold Limited has secured all key approvals and mobilised equipment for mining at its Crown Prince Gold Project, with first ore delivery expected by September 2025. The company also announced a $15 million capital raise to support its transition from explorer to producer.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea as a large-scale, long-life operation with robust economics and strong production potential.

Astral Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mandilla Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining a 19-year mine life with robust economics and a maiden ore reserve of 1.1 million ounces. The study sets the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study targeted for mid-2026.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Bankan Gold Project confirms robust economics with a 12.2-year mine life producing 250,000 ounces annually and a post-tax NPV of US$1.6 billion. The study outlines a clear path to construction and production in Guinea, backed by strong financial returns and environmental approvals.

Cyprium Metals has obtained crucial environmental and operational approvals to advance the phased redevelopment of its Nifty Copper Complex, setting the stage for a near-term production restart.

Zeotech Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its AusPozz™ Project reveals a robust business case for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility, promising strong financial returns and significant carbon emission reductions.

Greatland Resources Limited is set to list on the ASX following a corporate reorganisation, showcasing robust production at its Telfer gold-copper mine and advancing development at the Havieron project.

Mt Malcolm Mines NL has reported strong gold assay results from its recent drilling at the Golden Crown Prospect, confirming and extending high-grade mineralisation near surface. These findings bolster the project’s potential for near-term, low-impact mining operations.

Sipa Resources has secured key environmental approvals to begin drilling at its newly acquired South Australian gold projects, signaling a major step forward in its exploration plans.

Australian Silica Quartz Group's flagship Quartz Hill MGSi Project faces a setback after Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners terminates their development and offtake agreement. ASQ pivots to explore other high-grade quartz targets in Queensland.

Savannah Goldfields Limited is advancing its gold production restart at Georgetown with early ore transport underway, key management hires, and promising new exploration targets.