Latest Circular Economy News

Ionic Rare Earths’ subsidiary Ionic Technologies has led a pioneering UK project demonstrating a fully circular supply chain for electric vehicle magnets using 100% recycled rare earth oxides, achieving performance parity with primary materials and advancing UK critical minerals goals.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.

Neometals is pivoting towards gold production with a funded JV at its Barrambie Ironclad deposit, while simultaneously progressing a substantial lithium-potash brine project in Utah.

Zinc of Ireland NL is set to reshape its zinc recovery and battery recycling prospects after signing to acquire Meclex's innovative hydrometallurgical technologies and launching a major drilling campaign at its Kildare project.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Zinc Mines Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has acquired Dutch metals tech firm Meclex, integrating its proprietary low-temperature hydrometallurgical processes into ZMI’s Kildare zinc project. The move aims to unlock critical mineral value and reduce environmental impact in European zinc and battery recycling markets.

Lithium Universe Limited’s new silver extraction process for recycling photovoltaic panels slashes environmental impact while boosting economic returns, according to a Macquarie University Life Cycle Assessment.

Green360 Technologies has produced its first commercial batch of Eco-Clay under a tolling deal with Calix, advancing its low-carbon cement alternative towards market entry in Victoria by mid-2026.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) has launched a systematic surface exploration program at the underexplored Corona Pegmatite Field, aiming to expand its Mavis Lake lithium resource in Ontario, Canada. The initiative complements the Gullwing exploration and supports CRR’s vision of developing a multi-deposit lithium district.

Delorean Corporation has approved the Final Investment Decision for its 100% owned NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Facility, supported by $30.5 million in grants. Construction is planned to start in Q3 2026, pending the securing of $31.6 million in additional funding.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully produced around 20 tonnes of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, paving the way for magnesium metal production later this year.

Green360 Technologies has inked a binding toll treatment agreement with Calix Limited to commercially produce Eco-Clay, a low-carbon cement replacement, marking a key step toward scaling sustainable concrete solutions in Australia.