Latest Sustainable Development News

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Nordic Resources has expanded its gold inventory by 34%, adding 264,000 ounces from its newly updated Hirsikangas project in Finland, lifting total resources to 1.23 million ounces gold equivalent.

Southern Palladium’s Optimised Prefeasibility Study reveals a $857 million project valuation and a 38% cut in peak capital expenditure through a staged development plan for its Bengwenyama PGM project in South Africa.

Arizona Lithium has secured A$8 million through the sale of its Big Sandy Lithium Project and Lithium Research Center, sharpening its focus on the Prairie Lithium Project in Canada, which is closer to production.

Finder Energy has opened a new office in Dili to support its KTJ oil fields project, signalling a strategic push to embed local operations and partnerships in Timor-Leste.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Bankan Gold Project confirms robust economics with a 12.2-year mine life producing 250,000 ounces annually and a post-tax NPV of US$1.6 billion. The study outlines a clear path to construction and production in Guinea, backed by strong financial returns and environmental approvals.

Infragreen Group Limited has launched a $40 million initial public offering to accelerate growth in sustainable infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, while strengthening its balance sheet through significant debt repayment.

Diatreme Resources has announced a substantial upgrade to its Northern Silica Project’s Si2 Deposit, increasing the Measured Mineral Resource by 278% to 187.5 million tonnes. This milestone sets the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study targeting a long-life silica sand operation.

EV Resources Limited has finalized its acquisition of a 70% interest in the Los Lirios Antimony Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, marking a strategic move to bolster critical mineral supply in the Americas. The company is advancing ore testing and plans to develop processing capabilities aligned with local community priorities.

Top End Energy has appointed New York-based Amvest Capital to spearhead its U.S. investor engagement and plans an American Depositary Receipt listing by Q3 2025, aiming to open doors to one of the world’s largest energy capital markets.

Asara Resources reveals a robust 923,000-ounce gold resource at its Kada Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, setting the stage for extensive drilling and expansion in 2025.

Lendlease has partnered with The Crown Estate to create a 50/50 joint venture aimed at accelerating capital recycling of over $300 million through UK commercial and residential developments. The deal also includes a $1.2 billion Australian office investment mandate, boosting Lendlease’s funds under management to $20 billion.