Latest Sustainable Mining Practices News

Great Divide Mining has transitioned its Challenger Gold Mine in NSW from commissioning to commercial production, targeting a gold concentrate grade of 30 grams per tonne from historic tailings with minimal capital expenditure.

Dalaroo Metals has secured robust community and government backing ahead of its soil geochemistry program at the Bondoukou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with 40% of sampling now complete and assay results expected by early June 2026.

Marquee Resources (ASX:MQR) has secured a non-exclusive R&D patent licence with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, granting access to NEAREST technology tailored for clay-rich rare earth deposits like Redlings in WA. This partnership could reshape processing efficiency and environmental impact for Marquee’s significant inferred resource.

Temas Resources Corp has appointed chemical process expert Dr. Santiago Faucher to its Scientific Advisory Board, enhancing the technical and commercialisation capabilities of its Regenerative Chloride Leaching (RCL) technology. This move supports the company’s strategy to advance its innovative hydrometallurgical platform and complements its mineral project developments in Québec.

Native Mineral Resources has successfully poured 560 ounces of gold doré at its Blackjack plant and is on track to begin mining at Podosky in April, advancing multiple projects in Queensland.

Metals X Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with revenue up 30% to $285 million, driven by higher tin prices despite a slight dip in production. The company is advancing its key growth project, Rentails, targeting a final investment decision in late 2026.

Toubani Resources has obtained the crucial environmental permit for its Kobada Gold Project, clearing the way for construction and initiating resettlement activities as planned.

Genesis Minerals has announced a recommended scheme to acquire Magnetic Resources for A$639 million, significantly expanding its gold resource base and advancing its ambitious ASPIRE 500 production goal.

St Barbara Limited has increased its gold Mineral Resources by 1 million ounces to 7.9 million ounces as of December 2025, while reporting silver Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the first time at its Simberi Operations.

Lincoln Minerals has refreshed its leadership and shifted its corporate strategy towards copper discovery, advancing exploration plans at its Minbrie Project and forging key partnerships in graphite and iron ore development.

EcoGraf Limited has marked significant progress in its Epanko Graphite Project financing and expansion plans, while initiating a strategic gold farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti in Tanzania.

Horizon Gold appoints mining veteran Scott Williamson as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership shift to accelerate development of its Gum Creek Gold Project.