Latest Sustainability News

IGO's December quarter report reveals robust performance at Greenbushes lithium mine but significant setbacks at Kwinana and Nova, culminating in a $79 million EBITDA loss and a strategic halt on Kwinana’s Plant 2.

Visionflex Group Limited reported a net cash outflow from operations for the December 2024 quarter but secured significant financing, extending its funding runway to nearly 15 quarters.

QPM Energy reported a 21.3% rise in electricity and gas sales revenue to $30.8 million in the December 2024 quarter, driven by strong electricity prices and strategic asset acquisition. The company also advanced its drilling program and optimized gas production despite a decline in third-party supply.

Champion Iron Limited reported robust financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, alongside a strategic partnership to develop its Kami Project with Nippon Steel and Sojitz.

Appen's Q4 FY24 results reveal a robust 37% revenue increase excluding Google, alongside improved EBITDA profitability, driven by generative AI projects and strategic cost management.

Lanthanein Resources has completed initial drilling phases at its Lady Grey Project and secured a six-month extension on its farm-in agreement, positioning the company for a critical assessment of its gold exploration prospects.

Mach7 Technologies has initiated a A$5 million on-market share buy-back program, reflecting confidence in its robust financial health and growth outlook. The move underscores the company’s commitment to capital management amid reaffirmed FY25 revenue growth guidance.

Patagonia Lithium Limited reports a maiden mineral resource estimate of 717,000 tonnes of lithium metal equivalent and advances exploration in Argentina and Brazil, while navigating critical funding negotiations to support its 2025 growth plans.

Lotus Resources has fast-tracked the restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi, targeting production by Q3 2025, backed by a $132 million capital raise. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana reports a 65% increase in measured and indicated uranium resources.

Austral Gold reported an 8.5% production increase in Q4 2024 alongside significant cost reductions, though full-year output fell short of forecasts due to equipment delays. The company sets ambitious 2025 targets, supported by a new toll processing deal and plant refurbishment financing.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.

AusQuest Limited has announced a significant porphyry copper-gold discovery at its Cangallo Project in Peru, marking a potential turning point ahead of an active 2025 exploration calendar. The company also secured $2.4 million in funding to advance drilling programs across its Peru and Australian assets.