Latest Environmental Permitting News

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a significant milestone in its Ema project by successfully demonstrating magnesium sulphate migration and pH reduction in field trials, validating its in-situ recovery method for rare earth elements.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has raised A$4 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Ema Rare Earths Project in Brazil, advancing feasibility studies and environmental permitting.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been officially recognised as a strategic supplier under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, opening doors to accelerated permits, funding, and partnerships.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to finance critical development activities in the Beetaloo Basin, targeting first gas sales from its Carpentaria Pilot Project in 2025. The capital raise, combined with a $65 million financing package, underpins the company’s ambition to commercialize one of Australia’s largest low-CO2 shale gas resources.

Lake Resources N.L. has upgraded its Kachi lithium brine resource in Argentina, increasing the Measured and Indicated lithium carbonate equivalent to 8.2 million tonnes, supported by new drilling data and enhanced lithium recovery technology.

Perpetual Resources is set to commence its first-ever drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Lithium Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, targeting high-grade spodumene pegmatites with results expected in July.

Ioneer Ltd has announced a 308% increase in the Ore Reserve for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, extending mine life to 95 years and confirming robust economics with low-cost lithium production and a stable boric acid revenue stream.

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has confirmed an ultra-high-grade rare earth deposit at its Sulista Project in Brazil, highlighted by exceptional drill results and a new Outcrop Ridge discovery signaling district-scale potential.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

Medallion Metals has reported outstanding drilling results from its Kundip Mining Centre, reinforcing confidence in its resource base and growth potential. The company is also advancing exclusive talks to acquire the Forrestania Nickel Operation, a key step in its sulphide development strategy.

Hawsons Iron Ltd confirms the technical viability of a fully dry processing circuit for its Hawsons Iron Project, promising cost and environmental benefits. An updated prefeasibility study and maiden ore reserves are expected soon.