Latest Mining Technology News

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Rincon Resources has completed a comprehensive air-core drilling program and a detailed UAV magnetic survey at its Laverton Gold Project, uncovering new geological features that could reshape exploration plans. Assay results are pending, setting the stage for further drilling.

OD6 Metals reports significant metallurgical advancements at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, integrating Ion Exchange technology to enhance impurity removal and increase recovery rates. These improvements promise to materially improve project economics and broaden market appeal.

Stellar Resources has confirmed that large-scale X-Ray Transmission ore sorting trials at its Heemskirk Tin Project significantly increase tin head grade while reducing processing costs. The promising results are now shaping the project's Prefeasibility Study.

Firebird Metals has received a significant Expression of Interest from Taza Metal Technologies to purchase up to five of its energy-efficient kilns, potentially generating over US$10 million in revenue. This marks a key step in Firebird’s international commercial expansion and highlights its leadership in sustainable manganese processing technology.

Loyal Metals has raised $2 million through a targeted placement to accelerate exploration at its newly acquired Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, leveraging cutting-edge AI and drone technologies.

Nova Minerals reports a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its RPM Deposit, achieving a 4.33 times upgrade in gold grade via ore sorting and up to 68.7% gold recovery from heap leaching of lower-grade ore. This advances the Estelle Project’s development with a promising new processing flowsheet.

Infini Resources has announced a Phase 2 diamond drilling program at its flagship Portland Creek Uranium Project, alongside significant airborne survey results from Saskatchewan projects and the appointment of a seasoned mining executive as CEO.

Group 6 Metals Limited has reported record quarterly tungsten production and sales, completed a major recapitalisation reducing debt, and is transitioning from open cut to underground mining at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine.

Cosmos Exploration progresses its exclusive option to acquire EAU Lithium, advancing lithium extraction technology testing in Bolivia’s high-magnesium brines with promising initial results.

Strategic Elements Ltd has marked significant progress in its Energy Ink™ prototype trials and underground mining technology, maintaining a robust financial footing with $4.21 million cash and no debt.

Arizona Lithium has secured regulatory approval for Phase 1 production at its Prairie Lithium Project in Saskatchewan and raised $4.25 million through an oversubscribed share purchase plan, marking key milestones toward commercial lithium extraction.