Latest Economic Impact News

Sovereign Metals has recovered a heavy rare earth monazite concentrate from its Kasiya project tailings, revealing concentrations of critical elements that surpass those of the world’s largest producers. This discovery could add a lucrative by-product stream at minimal cost, enhancing Kasiya’s strategic value amid tightening global supply chains.

LinQ Minerals has reported a significant drill result from its Dam deposit within the Gilmore Project, confirming a continuous zone of shallow, high-grade gold and copper mineralisation. The latest hole returned 142 metres at 1.01 grams per tonne gold equivalent, reinforcing the deposit’s potential.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Diatreme Resources has submitted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Northern Silica Project, marking a significant step toward regulatory approval and highlighting its potential to boost regional economies and support global solar energy growth.

Fortifai Limited has acquired an exclusive license to Nol8, a breakthrough real-time data processing technology developed by the Technion. This acquisition positions Fortifai to revolutionize data handling across gaming, AI, finance, and cybersecurity sectors.

St Barbara Limited has completed a compelling restart study for its Touquoy gold project in Nova Scotia, outlining a low-capital, near-term operation with robust economics and a positive permitting outlook.

Santana Minerals has been granted a crucial 25-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, paving the way for construction and gold production pending environmental approvals.

Impact Minerals secures an 80% stake in the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project following a robust Pre-Feasibility Study, while progressing pilot plant commissioning and a strategic joint venture in NSW.

Atlas Arteria reported a robust 10.9% increase in Q3 2025 toll revenue, driven by strong traffic growth across its global portfolio and strategic toll hikes. The company also appointed Kara Lawrence as CEO of Dulles Greenway, signaling a new leadership phase.

Predictive Discovery Limited and Robex Resources Inc. have agreed to merge, creating a major mid-tier gold producer in West Africa with combined production expected to exceed 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

PainChek’s UK pilot reveals significant clinical improvements and economic benefits, positioning the digital pain assessment app for broader adoption in Scotland and beyond.