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Environmental Screening Determinations and Decisions
- Published on: 23 June 2020
- Last updated on: 20 October 2025
Below are recent Environmental Screening Determinations and Decisions, including Screening for Appropriate Assessment (AA) Determinations, Decisions and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Determinations related to mineral exploration activities.
| Notice Date | PL Area | Company | Activity | AA Screening Determination | Aarhus Decision | EIA Determination |
| 20 October 2025 | PL 3552 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd. | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site. |
This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment. Â |
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| 17 October 2025 | PL 468, 3552 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd. | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site |
This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment. |
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| 10 October 2025 | 2529 and 3344 | Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Drilling in an area of 2.5km2 | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site |
This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment |
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| 1 October 2025 | 449 | Group Eleven Mining & Exploration Ltd. | Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site |
This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment |
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| 5 September 2025 | 636, 2529 and 3344 |
Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Drilling in an area of 2.5km2 | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site. | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment. | N/A |
| 28 July 2025 | 4502 | Boliden Tara Mines Ltd | Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 25 June 2025 | 4069 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Deep Overburden Sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 9 May 2025 | 1022, 1562, 2523, 2981, 2982, 3771, 3772, 3774, 3887, 3929 and 3930 | Oriel Selection Trust Ltd | Revised Working Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 1555,1556, 1966, 1967 and 3713 | Foresight Exploration Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 449, 450 and 2638 | TILZ Minerals Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 2531 | TILZ Minerals Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 3421, 4481, 4482 and 4483 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 3358 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 3319 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 1650 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2025 | 1652 and 1653 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment. | N/A |
| 1 May 2025 |
3407, 3411, 3893, 3894 and 4031 |
Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Indicator Mineral Soil Sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | Â N/A |
| 25 April 2025 | 1947 and 1948 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 April 2025 | 3647 | Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Drilling in an area of 2.3 km2 | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 1 April 2025 | 4502 | Boliden Tara Mines Ltd | Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 27 March 2025 | 468, 3552 and 3782 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 18 March 2025 | 2840 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 25 February 2025 | 2696 and 2835 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 6 February 2025 | 3735 | Erris Zinc Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 27 January 2025 | 3368 and 3923 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 27 January 2025 | 3368 and 3923 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 24 January 2025 | 1949, 3249 and 3582 | Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 24 January 2025 | 1541, 1542, 3213, 3214, 3895, 3896 and 4054 | LRH Resources Ltd | Revised Work Programme | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 13 January 2025 | 3850 | IMC Exploration Group Plc | Bulk Sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 5 December 2024 | 3431 | Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 3 December 2024 | 1476 | Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 29 November 2024 | 3735 | Erris Zinc Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 22 November 2024 | 1344 | Ballinalack Resources Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 14 November 2024 | 3368 and 3923 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 6 November 2024 | 2654 and 3552 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 22 October 2024 | 449 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 14 October 2024 | 3319 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Deep overburden sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 October 2024 | 1555 | Foresight Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 2 October 2024 | 3368 and 3923 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 2 October 2024 | 4483 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Deep overburden sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 10 September 2024 | 1556 | Foresight Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 5 September 2024 | 2531 | Group Eleven Minerals and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 29 August 2024 | 3312 and 4042 | Minco Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 28 August 2024 | 3368 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 26 August 2024 | 3908 | Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 20 August 2024 | 450 | TILZ Minerals Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 8 August 2024 | 3864 | Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 2 August 2024 | 3782 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 2 August 2024 | 2840 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 17 July 2024 | 3901 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 2 July 2024 | ML 139 | Saint Gobain Mining Ireland Ltd (Gyproc) | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 21 June 2024 | 2564 and 3552 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 20 June 2024 | 468, 2654 and 3552 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 18 June 2024 | 3368 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 20 May 2024 | 1640 | Raptor Resources Ltd | Deep overburden sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 8 May 2024 | 4502 | Boliden Tara Mines DAC | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 3 May 2024 | 1802 | BMEx Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 26 April 2024 | 3368 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 24 April 2024 | 4502 | Boliden Tara Mines DAC | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 24 April 2024 | 4502 | Boliden Tara Mines DAC | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 10 April 2024 | 1476 | Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 4 April 2024 | 3864 | Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 26 March 2024 | 3488 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 25 March 2024 | 3407 and 3893 | Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | EIA 3407 and 3893 |
| 25 March 2024 | 635 and 636 | Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 27 February 2024 | 1362 | Minco Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 20 February 2024 | 1583 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 21 December 2023 | 2404, 2411, 2432, 2639, 2930, 2931, 3139, 3565, 3710, 3711, 3800, 4551 | Great Glen Resources | Stream Sediment Sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 1 December 2023 | 2411, 2432, 2639, 2930, 2931 and 3565 | Great Glen Resources | Soil Sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 30 November 2023 | 3755 | Boliden Tara Mines Ltd | Soil Sampling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 16 November 2023 | 468, 2654 and 3552 | Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 15 November 2023 | 1597 | LRH Resources Limited | Trenching | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 14 November 2023 | 3368 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 20 October 2023 | 3820 | Connemara Mining Co. Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment. A Case-by-Case Environmental Impact Assessment Screening was carried out and It has been determined that the project is not considered to fall within the remit of the EIA Regulations |
| 19 September 2023 | 3368 and 3369 | Adventus Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 19 September 2023 | 3508, 3642 and 3643 | Hannan Metals Ireland Ltd | Ground geophysical surveys | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | N/A |
| 12 September 2023 | 1803 | BMEx Pty Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 4 September 2023 | 636 | Glencore Zinc Ireland Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 28 August 2023 | 4502 | Boliden Tara Mines DAC | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 23 August 2023 | 1324 | Boliden Tara Mines DAC | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |
| 17 August 2023 | 4032 | Blackstairs Lithium Ltd | Exploration Drilling | It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site | This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment | It has been determined that the project does not require screening for environmental impact assessment |