Latest Mining Technology News

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

ABx Group’s preliminary column leach tests reveal exceptional extraction rates of heavy rare earths from its Deep Leads project, underscoring the potential for cost-effective heap leaching and accelerated commercial production.

Loyal Metals has intersected 60 metres of rich chalcocite copper mineralisation near the surface at its Highway Reward Project, confirming the presence of extensive copper-gold deposits and advancing exploration efforts with a third drill underway.

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.

Korab Resources reports significant gold and base metals exploration progress at its Rum Jungle Project, alongside innovative mining method evaluations and ongoing legal challenges to key lease renewals.

Metallium Ltd has secured a strategic partnership with ElementUSA to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology for recovering gallium and scandium from red mud in Louisiana, backed by US$10.1 million in non-dilutive funding. This collaboration positions Metallium at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain expansion.

OD6 Metals has initiated a Downhole Electromagnetic (DHEM) survey at its Gulf Creek Copper Project in NSW, aiming to identify extensions of high-grade copper mineralisation and guide efficient drilling in 2026.

Larvotto Resources has acquired Elemission’s advanced ECORE core scanning system to accelerate exploration and metallurgical development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, aiming to enhance processing efficiency and project growth.

IMDEX has announced the acquisition of Advanced Logic Technology (ALT) and Mount Sopris Instruments (MSI), broadening its portfolio in downhole sensing and geoscience software with expected earnings accretion in FY26.

IMDEX Limited is set to acquire Advanced Logic Technology and Mount Sopris Instruments for nearly A$99 million upfront, significantly boosting its earth science sensor and software capabilities. The deal integrates industry-leading technologies and software, promising to accelerate IMDEX’s subsurface intelligence platform and market reach.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, boosting its landholding by 25% and advancing exploration with promising high-grade lithium intercepts. The company also secured a strategic partnership to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state lithium-ion battery technology, positioning itself for the anticipated lithium market rebound.

Axel REE Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, confirming a magnet-rich ionic clay system with rare earth grades comparable to established Asian operations. These findings underpin a low-capital, low-operating cost in-situ leach development strategy.