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Environmental Screening Determinations and Decisions

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
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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