Latest Sustainable Mining News

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully commenced production of Magnesium Oxide at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a significant operational milestone. The company is advancing towards steady-state output and exploring by-product commercialisation.

Ardea Resources has completed a major infill drilling campaign at its Goongarrie South deposit, confirming premium nickel-cobalt-scandium mineralisation that underpins its Definitive Feasibility Study. The results reinforce the project’s position as Australia’s largest nickel-cobalt resource.

EQ Resources Limited has appointed industry veteran Craig Bradshaw as Managing Director, marking a strategic leadership transition to drive growth in global tungsten mining.

Forrestania Resources has completed its acquisition of the British Hill Gold Project near Southern Cross, Western Australia, and appointed MBS Environmental to lead mine development planning.

Larvotto Resources has officially begun upgrading its Hillgrove processing plant in New South Wales, aiming for mid-2026 completion and a significant increase in antimony and gold production.

ABx Group reports strong heavy rare earth extraction results from larger-scale tests at its Deep Leads project, reinforcing the potential for low-cost, environmentally friendly production. ANSTO remains on track to deliver a mixed rare earth carbonate sample by Q4 2025.

Vulcan Energy has gained City of Landau Council approval to acquire land for its pioneering geothermal and lithium extraction plant, marking a crucial step toward sustainable energy and lithium supply in Europe.

Metals Australia Ltd reports key milestones in its Lac Carheil Graphite Project, achieving battery-grade spherical graphite purity and selecting Sept-Îles as the preferred site for its Battery Anode Material plant.

Geopacific Resources has won a crucial extension on its Woodlark Mining Lease in Papua New Guinea, providing vital flexibility to progress its 1.67 million ounce gold project ahead of a definitive feasibility study due later this year.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Livium Ltd has inked a term sheet with the University of Melbourne to exclusively commercialise innovative microwave technology for rare earth elements extraction, promising high recovery rates and major energy savings.

BPH Global has secured a 12-month Master Services Agreement with Singapore’s Marchwood Laboratory Services to enhance its research on extracting rare earth elements from seaweed, focusing on four critical metals vital to clean energy and technology.