Latest Sustainable Mining News

Sandfire Resources has agreed to sell its Old Highway Gold Project to Catalyst Metals for A$32.5 million, aiming to bolster rehabilitation efforts at its DeGrussa mine and unlock new local opportunities.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with global trading giant MSI to negotiate offtake agreements for its Toondoon Kaolin Project, potentially unlocking significant early cash flow and enhanced mining economics.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) outlines progress on its Korean Metals Plant ramp-up, strategic plans for a US metals facility, and conditional funding support for the Dubbo Project, reinforcing its mine-to-metals supply chain ambitions.

Vertex Minerals has made significant strides in commissioning its Reward Gold Mine gravity plant and preparing for underground mining, while also securing a US OTCQB listing to broaden its investor base.

Pearl Gull Iron Limited reported limited exploration during the March 2025 quarter due to seasonal weather, focusing on strategic planning and environmental compliance at its Cockatoo Island iron ore project. The company’s cash reserves declined to $185,000 amid ongoing care activities and exploration groundwork.

Clean TeQ Water Limited reported strong operational progress in Q3 FY25, advancing key projects like PHOSPHIX and Heathgate uranium plant commissioning, while improving cash receipts and securing major contracts.

Aguia Resources reported a challenging Q1 2025 cash flow, ending the quarter with just AUD 1.2 million in cash and less than half a quarter of funding available. The board remains confident in raising capital to sustain mining and exploration activities at Santa Barbara Mine.

Sovereign Metals has released its March 2025 quarterly report, highlighting an Optimised Prefeasibility Study that confirms the Kasiya Project’s global significance as a low-cost producer of rutile and graphite. The company also reports successful land rehabilitation and robust financial backing ahead of its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has made significant strides in its mine to metals strategy during the March 2025 quarter, including plans for US expansion and progress at its Dubbo Project and Korean Metals Plant. The company is positioning itself as a key alternative supply chain amid escalating geopolitical tensions and export restrictions.

Kuniko Limited has streamlined its Norwegian battery metals portfolio, pursued non-dilutive green funding, and forged AI satellite data partnerships, setting the stage for growth in Europe’s critical minerals sector.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million loan mandate for the Epanko Graphite Mine, expanded mining licences, and progress in purification technology and community initiatives.

Magnetite Mines has submitted a key Mining Lease Proposal for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and is progressing strategic funding agreements, including a $7 million convertible note facility. The company also filed a provisional patent for a novel saline water processing method, underscoring its technical innovation in green iron production.