Latest Mining Innovation News

Bayan Mining's patented ion-exchange technology demonstrated a 14-fold increase in yttrium concentration and a two-fold purity upgrade in independent bench-scale trials at the University of Queensland, highlighting commercial potential amid global supply disruptions.

Anson Resources has lodged two US patent applications for a novel chemical-free technology that removes iron from lithium-rich brines, potentially cutting costs and environmental impact in its Direct Lithium Extraction process.

Temas Resources has filed a new patent for extracting chromium using its Regenerative Chloride Leach technology, broadening its critical minerals platform and commercial prospects.

PMET Resources has endorsed NRW Holdings’ ALi® atmospheric leach process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, highlighting its economic and environmental advantages. NRW is advancing commercialisation with ongoing testing and development plans.

Elevate Uranium has successfully assembled its U-pgrade™ Demonstration/Pilot Plant in Namibia, with steady state operations expected to start in January 2026. This milestone aims to validate a proprietary beneficiation process that could transform uranium processing economics.

Aquirian’s subsidiary TBS Mining Solutions has inked a $4.2 million deal with Papyrus Australia to manufacture biodegradable Collar Keeper® products, marking a significant step in sustainable mining practices.

Aquirian Limited is accelerating its growth trajectory through strategic joint ventures and a major expansion of its Wubin facility, aiming to reshape the mining services landscape with advanced drill and blast technologies.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Rice University to pioneer domestic antimony processing in the US, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply and support critical defense and energy sectors.

Papyrus Australia has signed a binding term sheet with TBS Mining Solutions to produce a biodegradable version of the Collar Keeper®, marking a major step in sustainable mining innovation.

Aquirian’s subsidiary TBS Mining Solutions has secured a $4.2 million binding term sheet with Papyrus Australia to manufacture biodegradable Collar Keeper® products, marking a significant step towards greener mining operations.

Pure Resources Limited reports exceptional metallurgical results from its Garnet Hills Project, achieving garnet grades up to 98% and advancing scalable, sustainable processing methods aligned with industrial demand. The company is also forging strategic US collaborations to unlock downstream opportunities.