Latest Sustainable Mining News

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.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.

EcoGraf Limited has secured key prospecting licences for its Golden Eagle Project in Tanzania, triggering a $9 million farm-in agreement with global gold giant AngloGold Ashanti. This partnership positions EcoGraf to benefit from exploration upside while focusing on its core graphite business.

Lunnon Metals has secured critical mining proposal approval for its Lady Herial gold deposit, moving the project closer to production under a binding ore purchase deal with St Ives Gold Mining.

Diatreme Resources has submitted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Northern Silica Project, marking a significant step toward regulatory approval and highlighting its potential to boost regional economies and support global solar energy growth.

Ballard Mining’s latest drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation across multiple prospects, setting the stage for an aggressive resource expansion campaign in 2026.

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

Altamin Limited has locked in $753,000 through a share placement to cover part of its entitlement offer shortfall, attracting sophisticated investors from the UK and Australia.

Sunstone Metals has raised $8 million through a discounted share placement to fund a scoping study and drilling at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, while advancing strategic corporate discussions.

St George Mining’s Araxá Project in Brazil gains significant government and community support, highlighting its potential as a world-class rare earths and niobium resource with sustainable mining at its core.