Latest Sustainable Mining News

Hot Chili Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Huasco Water project in Chile, outlining a multi-stage water supply network to support mining, agriculture, and communities in the water-stressed Huasco Valley. The project boasts strong financial metrics and key MOUs with major mining and industrial clients.

Evolution Mining’s latest annual report reveals a robust portfolio with 30 million ounces of gold and 4.4 million tonnes of copper in resources, underpinning a 15-year average mine life despite challenges at Red Lake.

Lotus Resources has secured Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval for its Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi, paving the way for uranium production to resume in the third quarter of 2025. The company also completed a key board transition, signaling a new phase in its governance.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Ioneer Ltd has announced a 308% increase in the Ore Reserve for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, extending mine life to 95 years and confirming robust economics with low-cost lithium production and a stable boric acid revenue stream.

Clean TeQ Water reports a successful lithium extraction pilot and the amicable termination of its LithiumBank agreements, setting the stage for new global deployments of its cDLE® technology.

Coolabah Metals Limited is set to raise $15-20 million through a public offer to acquire Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd, aiming to restart operations at the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines in NSW. The move marks a strategic shift towards production, subject to shareholder and ASX approvals.

NRW Holdings’ subsidiary Primero Group has landed a $157 million contract from Rio Tinto to deliver critical infrastructure at Hope Downs in Western Australia, extending their longstanding partnership.

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Vulcan Energy has begun drilling the first new well for its Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a critical step toward expanding its renewable geothermal energy and lithium production capacity.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a significant breakthrough in its Ema rare earths project by demonstrating rapid hydraulic permeability using in-situ recovery techniques, a crucial step towards commercial mining.