Latest Sustainable Extraction News

Cosmos Exploration’s optioned entity, EAU Lithium, has agreed to acquire a fully constructed pilot plant from Vulcan Energy Resources to advance lithium extraction testing in Bolivia. This move strengthens Cosmos’ strategic foothold in one of the world’s most promising lithium regions.

Octava Minerals reports impressive initial bioleaching recoveries of critical rare earth elements and lithium from its Byro Project, highlighting a promising, low-cost extraction pathway.

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.

Octava Minerals reports encouraging early-stage bioleaching results from CSIRO on its Byro REE and lithium project, signaling potential for cost-effective and environmentally friendly metal extraction.

Terrain Minerals is progressing metallurgical studies on its Larin’s Lane Gallium and Rare Earth Elements project, aiming to develop sustainable extraction methods and expand resource potential. Concurrently, the company has launched a $1.8 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Lake Resources has increased its Measured and Indicated lithium resource at the Kachi Project in Argentina to 8.2 million tonnes LCE, revealing higher-grade lithium zones and enhanced recovery technology. This update strengthens the project's economic outlook amid ongoing feasibility and environmental assessments.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has initiated an in-situ recovery field trial at its Ema Rare Earths Project, aiming to validate the deposit's unique characteristics and advance towards commercial production.

Iondrive Limited confirms strong financial metrics for its proprietary DES battery recycling technology, progressing pilot plant development and divesting exploration assets to sharpen focus on commercialisation.

Anson Resources secured key approvals to expand drilling at its Utah lithium projects, reported a maiden resource at its Western Australia base metals deposit, and raised $2.3 million in an oversubscribed share purchase plan.

Cosmos Exploration has secured an exclusive option to acquire EAU Lithium, partnering with Vulcan Energy to deploy cutting-edge Direct Lithium Extraction technology in Bolivia’s lithium-rich salars. This strategic move positions Cosmos at the forefront of sustainable lithium production in the world’s largest lithium resource base.

Narryer Metals has launched the next phase of exploration and metallurgical studies at its Rocky Gully project, targeting new geophysical zones and pioneering eco-friendly rare earth extraction methods.