Latest Sustainable Mining News

Prairie Lithium restructures its board to sharpen focus on commercial lithium production, with Paul Lloyd stepping up as Executive Chairman to lead corporate strategy and financing.

Askari Metals is deepening government and community partnerships in Ethiopia while advancing operational readiness at its Nejo Gold-Copper Project, positioning for imminent exploration activity.

Capricorn Metals has gained crucial federal environmental approval for expanding its Mount Gibson Gold Project, clearing a key hurdle toward development commencement in late 2026.

Quantum Graphite and Sunlands Pure have cleared a major regulatory hurdle with environmental approvals for their Al Buraimi graphite refinery in Oman, paving the way for large-scale production of high-purity graphite.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Kingston Resources is embarking on a 25,000m drilling campaign at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, aiming to extend mine life and boost production with a plant expansion from 350ktpa to 700ktpa.

Temas Resources is on track to fully commission its Ontario metallurgical lab by July 2026, initiating large-scale testing of La Blache project material to refine its proprietary RCL technology and support commercialization.

Viridis Mining locks in a fixed-price, turnkey contract for critical power infrastructure at its Colossus Rare Earth Project, aligning with the company’s Final Investment Decision and production timelines.

Iron Bear Resources has applied for its Labrador Trough iron ore project to be designated a Project of National Significance under Canada's new Building Canada Act, aiming to fast-track approvals and financing.

Viridis Mining has secured a non-binding Letter of Intent with Solvay to supply Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate from its Colossus Project, aiming for commercial production by 2028 and advancing Western-aligned rare earth supply chains.

Theta Gold Mines has locked in a fully subscribed US$90 million senior secured bond to complete the TGME Gold Mine Project in South Africa, targeting first gold production in early 2027.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured binding agreements to supply critical rare earth oxides to US-based Advanced Magnet Lab, supporting domestic production of permanent magnets for defence applications under a US Defense Logistics Agency contract.