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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
31 March 2026 3313, 4513, 4514 and 4515 Shanoon Resources Ltd

Exploration Drilling

It has been determined that the project will not have significant effects on the environment 
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

  
26 March 2026 4052 Boliden Tara Mines DAC

Exploration Drilling

It has been determined that the project will not have significant effects on the environment
It has been determined that the project will not likely have significant effects on a European Site 

This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment

  
10 March 2026 2531 Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd

Exploration Drilling

It has been determined that the project will not have significant effects on the environment
It has been determined that the project will not have likely significant effects on a European Site 

This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment

  
24 February 2026 3312 and 4042 Minco Ireland Ltd

Exploration Drilling

It has been determined that the project will not have significant effects on the environment
It has been determined that the project will not have likely significant effects on a European Site

This project is not likely to have a significant event on the environment

  
12 February 2026 2638 Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd

Exploration Drilling
It has been determined that the project will not have likely significant effects on a European site.

The project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment 

  
10 February 2026 450 Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd

Exploration Drilling
It has been determined that the project will not have likely significant effects on a European site.

The project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment 

  
6 February 2026 468, 1457, 2564, 3552 and 4474 Group Eleven Mining and Exploration Ltd

Exploration Drilling
It has been determined that the project will not have likely significant effects on a European Site

This project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment

  
5 January 2026
3030, 3285, 3799, 4536, 4537, 4538, 4539, 4540, 4541, 4542, 4543, 4544, 4545 and 4546
 LRH Resources Ltd

Mapping and prospecting
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

  
10 November 2025 1541, 1542, 1597, 3213, 3214, 3895, 3896 and 4054  LRH Resources Ltd

Mapping and prospecting
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

  
3 November 2025 4513, 4514 and 4515 Shanoon Resources Ltd

Drilling of up to 42 drillholes
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

  
3 November 2025 2194 Conroy Gold Ltd

Drilling of 10 drillholes
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

  
30 October 2025 3615 Viridian Metal Ireland Ltd

Drilling of 10 drillholes
It has been determined that the project does not have the potential for significant effects on a European Site

The project is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment

  
20 October 2025 3552 Group Eleven Mining and Exploration 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.

 

  
17 October 2025 468 and 3552 Group Eleven Mining and Exploration 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. 

  
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

  
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 

  
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. 
  
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
  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

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