Latest Sustainable Extraction News

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has reported laboratory success for its licensed GCDE technology, achieving over 99% gold recovery and 97% purity from chloride solutions and e-waste, positioning it as a greener alternative in precious metals extraction.

Critica Limited has achieved a roughly 30% reduction in sulphuric acid consumption in the hydrometallurgical circuit of its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, confirmed by independent labs. This milestone complements earlier gains in concentrate grade and rare earth recovery, underpinning a lower-cost processing route ahead of the Q3 2026 scoping study.

Octava Minerals has outlined a colossal exploration target of up to 7.4 billion tonnes of mineralised black shale at its Byro Project, featuring rare earths, lithium, and vanadium grades that align with promising bioleaching recoveries. Further drilling and metallurgical testing aim to advance the project towards a maiden resource.

Temas Resources has filed a new patent for extracting chromium using its Regenerative Chloride Leach technology, broadening its critical minerals platform and commercial prospects.

Temas Resources has filed a new patent for its proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) process targeting vanadium extraction, broadening its critical minerals technology portfolio and reinforcing its commercial licensing ambitions.

Axel REE has confirmed that its Woolrich deposit in Brazil is amenable to in situ recovery (ISR) using a mild magnesium sulphate solution, recovering high-grade rare earths with low impurities. This breakthrough supports the design of field-scale ISR tests planned for late 2026.

Zinc Mines Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has acquired Dutch metals tech firm Meclex, integrating its proprietary low-temperature hydrometallurgical processes into ZMI’s Kildare zinc project. The move aims to unlock critical mineral value and reduce environmental impact in European zinc and battery recycling markets.

Brazilian Critical Minerals and Southern Alliance Mining have agreed to collaborate on rare earth production, focusing on in-situ recovery methods to leverage operational experience and advance BCM’s Ema project.

Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3) has revealed significant rare earth element mineralisation at its Cummins Project in South Australia, highlighting broad zones of high-grade TREO with promising magnet rare earth oxide ratios and potential for in-situ recovery mining.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd (ASX:PL3) has reported exceptional porosity and specific yield results from Well Six at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, alongside a lithium assay of 412ppm. These findings support a sustainable pumping rate of approximately 160,000 litres per hour and underpin plans for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone with the granting of the Preliminary License for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, significantly de-risking the development timeline and paving the way for construction in 2026.

Lake Resources has disclosed an inadvertent breach of ASX Listing Rule 7.1 related to the timing of share issuance under an agreement with Acuity Capital. The company is taking steps to strengthen governance and prevent future errors.