Latest Sustainable Mining News

VHM Limited has secured approval for its Cultural Heritage Management Plan at the Goschen Project, clearing a vital regulatory hurdle and enabling formal lodgement of its Work Plan to progress development.

Temas Resources has completed its acquisition of ORF Technologies, gaining full ownership of the patented Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology that promises significant cost and environmental advantages in critical metals processing.

Ioneer Ltd has enhanced the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project by cutting leach retention time, boosting lithium and boron production and improving key financial metrics with minimal capital cost increase.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has partnered with Homerun Resources to explore innovative, environmentally friendly rare earth element separation technology using ultra-pure silica sand and graphite. This collaboration could reshape processing methods for Magnum’s Brazilian REE projects.

VRX Silica Limited has entered a conditional contract to acquire the Arramall farm site adjacent to its Arrowsmith North project, aiming to reduce capital and operating costs while shrinking its environmental footprint.

Temas Resources Corp. has successfully listed on the ASX, raising AU$11 million to advance its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach technology and strategic Québec titanium projects. The move aims to reshape Western critical metals supply chains with cost-effective, sustainable processing solutions.

Element 25 Limited has raised AU$10 million to advance its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, aiming to increase manganese production and support its innovative battery materials refinery in the US.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Ramelius Resources has announced a maiden 1.6 million ounce ore reserve at its Never Never underground deposit, alongside plans to expand the Mt Magnet processing plant to 5 million tonnes per annum, underpinning a robust 11-year mine life and strong financial outlook.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a remarkable 197% surge in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, driven by robust gold, nickel, and bauxite sales alongside strategic downstreaming and operational efficiencies.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional results from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema rare earth project, achieving rare earth concentrations far exceeding in-situ grades and securing strong local government backing.

EnviroCopper has landed a $3.5 million strategic investment to accelerate feasibility studies on its innovative ISR copper projects in South Australia, enhancing Alligator Energy’s stake and spotlighting environmentally responsible mining.