Latest Sustainable Mining Practices News

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.

MetalsTech Limited is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study for the Sturec Gold Mine in Slovakia, targeting completion in the first half of 2026, alongside key board appointments aimed at driving the project forward.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has successfully demonstrated a 200-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration and produced high-purity oxides using Rare Earth Technologies' proprietary process, marking a major step forward for its Ema project.

BPH Global has refined its Project 6-7 R&D program to concentrate on recovering gold and silver from seaweed, aiming to fast-track commercialisation of this innovative bio-mining approach.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

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.

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.

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.