Latest Sustainable Mining News

EcoGraf Limited has secured a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance its vertically integrated battery anode materials projects, reinforcing its role in sustainable critical raw materials supply for the EU.

Axel REE Limited reports breakthrough metallurgical test results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, achieving over 96% recovery of magnetic rare earth oxides using hydrochloric acid leaching. This milestone supports a dual-path development strategy combining low-cost in situ recovery with a longer-term acid leach option.

Elevra Lithium has signed a non-binding MoU to supply up to 144,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually to Mangrove Lithium, supporting a new Canadian lithium conversion facility and strengthening domestic battery material production.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

Prairie Lithium has retracted its previous production target citing compliance issues, while announcing a binding offtake agreement with South Korea’s Hydro Lithium for its Phase 1 lithium output. This move signals a strategic shift towards selling intermediate lithium products to reduce costs and accelerate market entry.

Hot Chili Limited has raised A$40 million through a heavily oversubscribed private placement to accelerate the development of its La Verde copper-gold discovery within the Costa Fuego project in Chile. The funding will support expanded feasibility studies, environmental approvals, and further drilling aimed at defining a higher-grade starter pit.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has unveiled breakthrough ore sorting results at its Monte Alto project, achieving over 95% yield and doubling rare earth grades in a single pass. This advancement promises to lower costs and environmental impact while enhancing project economics.

Prairie Lithium has begun installing grid power infrastructure at its Pad #1 site in Saskatchewan, marking a crucial step toward commercial lithium production with reliable, low-cost electricity.

Axel REE Limited's latest magnesium sulphate leach tests at the Paraíso target confirm robust rare earth grades and a magnet-rich basket, underpinning a modular in-situ leach development at the Caladão Project in Brazil.

Pivotal Metals has revealed ore sorting test results at its Horden Lake project that deliver up to a 2.1 times uplift in copper grade, promising substantial cost savings and flexible development options in Quebec’s Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

Lincoln Minerals has refreshed its leadership and shifted its corporate strategy towards copper discovery, advancing exploration plans at its Minbrie Project and forging key partnerships in graphite and iron ore development.

EcoGraf Limited has marked significant progress in its Epanko Graphite Project financing and expansion plans, while initiating a strategic gold farm-in agreement with AngloGold Ashanti in Tanzania.