Latest Environmental Impact News

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

South32 has exceeded its FY25 production targets, driven by a 20% increase in copper output and significant progress at its Hermosa project, while streamlining its portfolio through key divestments.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture Viridion has secured land and government backing to build South America’s inaugural rare earth refining and recycling centre, aiming to start operations by late 2026.

Adelong Gold Limited has successfully completed its first gold pour at the Challenger Gold Mine, marking its transition from explorer to producer and validating its joint venture strategy.

Cobre Limited has initiated an Environmental Impact Assessment and reported strong assay results from its Ngami Copper Project, setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by August 2025.

Brazilian Critical Minerals appoints Altris Engineering to spearhead the critical Ema Rare Earth Bankable Feasibility Study, aiming to advance its low-cost in-situ recovery project in Brazil.

Miramar Resources has reported promising aircore drilling results and a pioneering SAM geophysical survey at its Gidji JV Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, highlighting multiple new gold mineralisation zones and guiding ongoing drilling efforts.

Lithium Universe has secured exclusive rights to a novel solar panel recycling technology focused on extracting silver, addressing soaring demand and supply deficits. This innovation positions the company at the forefront of sustainable critical metals recovery amid growing solar waste challenges.

Viridis Mining promotes CEO Rafael Moreno to Managing Director as the Colossus Rare Earth Project advances toward production, marking a strategic leadership shift amid key development milestones.

Buru Energy has taken a major step forward in developing its Rafael Gas Project through a strategic partnership with Clean Energy Fuels Australia, aiming for first cash flow by late 2027. The company also divested non-core assets to focus capital on this flagship project.

Anson Resources has shipped over two tons of lithium-rich brine to POSCO in South Korea as part of a critical due diligence step for a planned demonstration plant at its Green River Lithium Project.

Almonty Industries has released an updated JORC technical report for its Sangdong Tungsten Mine, affirming Phase I production commencement in late 2025 and outlining plans for a fully permitted Phase II expansion to double throughput.