Latest Environmental Approvals News

Ausmon Resources has completed its latest Aircore drilling campaign targeting rare earth elements across three tenements in South Australia’s Limestone Coast, with initial samples now sent for analysis.

Regis Resources reports a solid increase in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for 2024, driven by significant underground growth at Duketon and Tropicana. Exploration success at key sites underpins confidence in extending mine life and expanding underground operations.

Tungsten Mining NL has reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Hatches Creek Project, revealing significant tungsten and copper grades that underpin its ambitions to become a key critical minerals producer.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to fund critical development activities at its Beetaloo Basin shale gas project, aiming for first gas sales in 2025. The capital will support fracture stimulation, flow testing, and installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

Sipa Resources has initiated heritage surveys and lodged environmental approvals, setting the stage for its first gold drilling campaign in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Catalyst Metals has received the final environmental approval to begin mining at its Trident Gold Project, marking a key step in its plan to double production at the Plutonic Gold Belt.

Estrella Resources has upgraded four reconnaissance permits to exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, significantly enlarging its landholding and enabling advanced exploration activities targeting manganese and limestone deposits.

Carbine Resources has been granted a long-term mining lease for its Muchea Silica Sand Project, marking a significant step forward while awaiting further regulatory approvals.

Lake Resources has increased its Measured and Indicated lithium resource at the Kachi Project in Argentina to 8.2 million tonnes LCE, revealing higher-grade lithium zones and enhanced recovery technology. This update strengthens the project's economic outlook amid ongoing feasibility and environmental assessments.

MRG Metals has been granted the Linhuane Heavy Mineral Sands licence in Mozambique, revealing promising historical drilling results with high total heavy mineral grades. This licence enhances MRG’s portfolio and sets the stage for potential early development.

Core Lithium has doubled the Grants Ore Reserve by shifting to underground mining, lifting total Finniss Ore Reserves to 10.73 million tonnes at 1.29% lithium oxide. This update supports a robust 10-year mine plan with potential for extended operations.

Sipa Resources has integrated a detailed historical heli-magnetic survey with regional data at its Tunkillia North gold project, revealing multiple structural targets within a large gold anomaly near Barton Gold’s 1.6 million-ounce deposit. The company is advancing environmental and heritage approvals ahead of planned drilling programs.