Latest Sustainable Mining News

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.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production and cost guidance, while advancing key mining projects and maintaining a robust cash position of $110 million.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

BPH Global Ltd (ASX, BP8) has initiated strategic discussions with Indonesia’s National Economic Council to deploy its innovative seaweed-based bioremediation solutions targeting pollution from nickel and coal mining operations.

Lake Resources has completed a critical Front-End Engineering Design study for power delivery to its Kachi Lithium Project, confirming grid connection as a viable path forward. This milestone aligns with a broader regional push to enhance sustainable mining infrastructure in Argentina’s Puna Region.

Medallion Metals has taken a crucial step by acquiring 258 hectares near Ravensthorpe to meet environmental offset requirements, advancing its gold project approvals under federal law.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has successfully demonstrated in-situ recovery (ISR) of rare earth elements at its Ema project using an environmentally friendly magnesium sulfate leaching process, marking a pivotal step toward sustainable, low-cost rare earth production.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea as a large-scale, long-life operation with robust economics and strong production potential.

Emerald Resources reports a softer June quarter at Okvau Gold Mine due to operational cutbacks but remains on track for full-year targets and ambitious expansion plans across Cambodia and Australia.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased its Lady Julie Gold Project resource to 2.14 million ounces, underpinning robust project economics and setting the stage for a Definitive Feasibility Study due in Q2 2025.

Octava Minerals reports encouraging early-stage bioleaching results from CSIRO on its Byro REE and lithium project, signaling potential for cost-effective and environmentally friendly metal extraction.

EQ Resources reports promising preliminary results from tungsten stockpile testing at Wolfram Camp, achieving an 86% recovery rate using advanced X-ray sorting technology. The company is advancing plans for a regional tungsten hub to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.