Latest Sustainable Mining News

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging first-stage metallurgical results from its Caladão Project, confirming recoveries of valuable rare earth elements and gallium using cost-effective leaching methods.

BPH Global confirms that the seaweed Sesuvium portulacastrum accumulates valuable metals including gold and lithium, but shifts focus to biological extraction after chemical methods fall short.

Magnetite Mines has increased its Razorback iron ore resource estimate and extended key partnership negotiations, advancing its flagship project’s development. The company also reported promising metallurgical testwork and drew down funding to support ongoing feasibility studies.

Tolu Minerals reports significant progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine, unveiling infrastructure upgrades and a $14.3 million exploration program aimed at boosting production and extending mine life.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million financing mandate for its Epanko Graphite Mine and positive momentum in US and EU government support.

Anson Resources has announced a maiden JORC lithium resource of 103,000 tonnes LCE at its Green River Project in Utah, with plans to expand through historic well re-entry and a new collaboration with POSCO for lithium extraction technology.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has initiated field exploration at its Desert Star North Project in California, targeting rare earth elements and gold near major US deposits. Assay results from initial sampling are expected soon, potentially setting the stage for further drilling.

St Barbara Limited is progressing towards the renewal of its Simberi Mining Lease, a critical step to extend operations and boost gold production through 2038. Final approval is anticipated in August 2025 after regulatory review delays.

Cyclone Metals reports strong progress on its Iron Bear Project, highlighting a completed renewable energy power study and successful metallurgical test results that underpin its sustainable mining ambitions.

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project with a fully funded Definitive Feasibility Study by Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming to deliver a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt supply from Australia’s largest resource.

Vulcan Energy has won up to €104 million in grants from German federal and state governments to advance its sustainable lithium production project, bolstering Europe’s electric vehicle battery supply chain.