Latest Sustainable Mining News

Iondrive Limited’s Phase 1 techno-economic evaluation of its IONSolv™ modular rare earth elements recycling plant reveals promising financial metrics and a scalable US rollout strategy. Phase 2 validation is underway to refine assumptions and advance commercial deployment.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

Kuniko Limited’s recent airborne electromagnetic survey at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project has revealed multiple promising conductive features along a key structural corridor, setting the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026.

Flagship Minerals has achieved a critical milestone with the approval of the ENAPAC Ruta Este desalination pipeline, securing a sustainable water supply for its Pantanillo Gold Project in Chile’s Maricunga Gold Belt. This development significantly reduces a major operational risk as the company advances its resource upgrade and project studies.

Prairie Lithium has begun construction on its Pad #1 lithium extraction facility in Saskatchewan, aiming to deploy the continent’s largest Direct Lithium Extraction system. With foundation work set to finish by January 2026, the company is advancing toward commercial production amid growing global demand.

Black Dragon Gold has withdrawn its application to classify the Salave Gold Project as a Project of Strategic Interest in Asturias, Spain, planning a stronger resubmission backed by legal clarity and community support.

Infinity Mining has partnered with Orivium Global to deploy a cutting-edge metal recovery technology at its historic Cangai copper project, aiming to transform waste into valuable resources with minimal environmental impact.

Admiralty Resources NL reported steady production growth at its Mariposa Iron Ore Project in Chile, securing key export approvals and infrastructure progress despite a delay in its audited financial statements that led to ASX suspension.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift project with fresh leadership, a successful equity raise, and a strategic pivot towards higher-margin concentrate production alongside direct shipping ore.

Hawsons Iron Limited reports solid progress on its Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hawsons Iron Project, alongside promising metallurgical research with CSIRO and a successful $1.9 million capital raise.

Critica Limited has marked a significant milestone in its Jupiter rare earths project, commissioning a pilot plant and producing its first high-grade mixed rare earth oxide product, underscoring its path from resource to revenue.

Turaco Gold has significantly expanded its Afema Project gold resource to 4.06 million ounces, driven by high-grade discoveries at multiple deposits and a strong financial position supporting ongoing development.