Latest Sustainable Minerals News

Vital Metals has reported exceptional rare earth element assay results at its Nechalacho project, revealing record grades and identifying six new exploration targets beyond the current resource. A 1000m drilling program is underway, supporting the project's district-scale potential.

Heavy Minerals Limited has defined a substantial garnet exploration target at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia, estimating up to 50 million tonnes grading 17-25% garnet. The company is advancing metallurgical testing and funding discussions, positioning for a near-term investment decision.

Temas Resources has inked a Letter of Intent to validate its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach technology on a major refractory gold deposit, paving the way for a joint venture to commercialise the platform in Western North America.

Minerals Exploration Ltd has reported promising initial drilling results at its Waitekauri Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing wide zones of gold mineralisation beneath historic workings at the Scotia Prospect and ongoing progress at the Jubilee Gold Mine.

Image Resources NL reported a strong finish to 2025 with record heavy mineral concentrate production and sales, alongside promising developments in its gold exploration and synthetic rutile innovation.

Temas Resources has confirmed its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology can produce commercial-grade titanium dioxide with significant cost reductions, positioning the company for global licensing opportunities.

South Harz Potash has submitted three new exploration licence applications in Sweden’s Värmland Province, significantly expanding its copper-gold project area near the existing Glava 100 site.

Narryer Metals reports promising early results using an organic acid to extract rare earth elements at its Rocky Gully project, highlighting potential for cost-effective and sustainable processing.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has announced a fully underwritten $10 million equity raise through a $6 million placement and a $4 million rights issue to fund its magnesium production expansion. The capital will support the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant and advance plans for a 10,000 tonne commercial facility.

Latitude 66 has inked a binding deal with Iondrive to test innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent technology on cobalt concentrates from its Finnish KSB Project, aiming to boost cost-efficiency and sustainability in critical minerals refining.

Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.

Octava Minerals reports impressive bioleaching recoveries of critical minerals from its Byro project, prompting plans to acquire full ownership and expand exploration activities.