Latest Sustainable Development News

Askari Metals is deepening government and community partnerships in Ethiopia while advancing operational readiness at its Nejo Gold-Copper Project, positioning for imminent exploration activity.

Elementos Limited has secured a key regulatory milestone as the Regional Government of Andalucía grants its Oropesa Tin Project Overriding Public Interest status, easing the path for critical water licensing and advancing permitting certainty.

Titanium Sands Limited has completed a hydrology study for its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project, confirming no significant groundwater impact under proposed dredging methods.

Meteoric Resources has secured key federal endorsements for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project’s environmental licensing, keeping the Installation License on schedule for December 2026 and paving the way for a final investment decision.

Nova Minerals has launched a major 2026 exploration campaign at its Estelle Project in Alaska, combining a 10,000-metre drilling program with advancing antimony production backed by US$43.4 million in U.S. Department of War funding.

AFT Pharmaceuticals posted a 22% revenue jump to NZ$254.7 million and a 39% increase in operating profit to a record NZ$24.4 million for FY26, exceeding guidance. The company targets over NZ$300 million revenue for FY27, fueled by international expansion and a deepening R&D pipeline.

PYC Therapeutics presented Phase 1/2 data at ARVO 2026 showing encouraging safety and efficacy signals for its RNA therapies targeting rare genetic eye diseases Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 and Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy.

Strickland Metals has laid out an ambitious 2026 drilling program at its Rogozna Project in Serbia, targeting resource expansion and Pre-Feasibility Study support, despite delays in government approvals for its Shanac license.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures A$11 million to complete feasibility studies and permitting for its Seymour Lithium Project, aiming for first ore in 2028 amid a recovering lithium market and strong Canadian support.

Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) posted modest revenue growth in 2025, driven by Gaming and iGaming segments, while SciPlay revenue dipped slightly. The company completed its Grover acquisition, settled a $128 million IP dispute with Aristocrat, and transitioned to a sole ASX listing.

Metals X reported its fourth highest quarterly tin production at Renison with robust financials despite rising unit costs, while progressing the Rentails project and maintaining a strong cash position.

Estrella Resources has initiated Timor-Leste’s inaugural hard rock mineral extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project, advancing towards full-scale mining and simultaneously progressing a major limestone resource at Werumata.