Latest Environmental Sustainability News

Papyrus Australia has secured a pivotal contract with UniSA to establish a Rapid Prototyping and R&D facility, advancing its sustainable packaging technology and commercial production plans.

Terrain Minerals is progressing metallurgical studies on its Larin’s Lane Gallium and Rare Earth Elements project, aiming to develop sustainable extraction methods and expand resource potential. Concurrently, the company has launched a $1.8 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a significant breakthrough in its Ema rare earths project by demonstrating rapid hydraulic permeability using in-situ recovery techniques, a crucial step towards commercial mining.

AKORA Resources has appointed Peter Bird as its new Managing Director and CEO, marking a strategic leadership change aimed at advancing the Bekisopa Iron Ore Project and securing critical funding and partnerships.

Strickland Metals is advancing its 7.4 million ounce Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia through expanded development studies, community engagement, and key management appointments. The company targets a scoping study release by year-end 2025.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has initiated an in-situ recovery field trial at its Ema Rare Earths Project, aiming to validate the deposit's unique characteristics and advance towards commercial production.

Livium has expanded its battery recycling partnership with BYD Australia, now covering commercial vehicle batteries and energy storage systems alongside electric vehicle batteries.

Critical Resources Limited has lodged applications to begin maiden drilling at two promising antimony-gold targets within its Halls Peak Project in NSW, aiming to unlock significant mineral potential near Australia’s largest known antimony-gold system.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a landmark 140% increase in its Colossus Project's rare earth resource, now the largest and highest-grade ionic adsorption clay deposit worldwide. A recent Scoping Study confirms the project's exceptional economics and low-cost profile, positioning it as a global leader in rare earth production.

Fluence Corporation Limited reported a robust 64.5% revenue increase in Q1 2025, driven by a strategic pivot to higher-margin Smart Product Solutions and recurring revenue streams, while maintaining its full-year guidance.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over the Salamanca uranium project amid shifting nuclear policies.