Latest Sustainable Mining News

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

VBX Limited has reported promising assay results from 65 drill holes at the Wuudagu D plateau, revealing a thicker and higher-grade bauxite profile than previously recorded. This discovery lies outside the current resource estimate, signaling potential for significant resource expansion.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.

Gold Mountain Limited reports outstanding diamond drill results from its Irajuba IR-1 prospect in Brazil, confirming a significant rare earth exploration target with high-grade mineralisation.

EcoGraf Limited has secured key prospecting licences for its Golden Eagle Project in Tanzania, triggering a $9 million farm-in agreement with global gold giant AngloGold Ashanti. This partnership positions EcoGraf to benefit from exploration upside while focusing on its core graphite business.

Lunnon Metals has secured critical mining proposal approval for its Lady Herial gold deposit, moving the project closer to production under a binding ore purchase deal with St Ives Gold Mining.

Rio Tinto has completed due diligence on Calix’s Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Project, unlocking an initial $3 million investment and moving the venture closer to commercial reality.

Ballard Mining’s latest drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation across multiple prospects, setting the stage for an aggressive resource expansion campaign in 2026.

ABx Group has secured a new five-year exploration licence in northern Tasmania, expanding its rare earths tenure between key deposits and advancing its high-value rare earth product development.

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

Prairie Lithium has locked in a decade-long agreement to supply lithium-bearing crystallite to Hydro Lithium’s South Korean refinery, marking a strategic step in its commercial-scale production and market entry.