Latest Sustainable Mining News

Minerals 260 Limited has significantly expanded its Bullabulling Gold Project resource to 4.5 million ounces, nearly doubling its previous estimate, while advancing key development milestones ahead of a mid-2026 Pre-Feasibility Study completion.

EcoGraf has completed the Independent Engineers’ Report for its Epanko graphite project, paving the way for crucial debt financing and an updated feasibility study.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary has received a £12 million capital grant offer from the UK Government to develop a pioneering rare earth magnet recycling facility in Belfast, aiming to bolster the UK’s sustainable supply chain for critical minerals.

ABx Group has reported exceptional rare earth extraction rates exceeding 80% from column leach tests on bulk samples at its Deep Leads project, suggesting heap leaching could outperform traditional tank methods and accelerate commercial production.

Bellevue Gold Limited reported a strong December quarter with rising grades and record ore mined, alongside a strategic reduction in its hedge book ahead of schedule. The company also achieved net zero emissions at its flagship project, underscoring its operational and sustainability credentials.

Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.

MetalsTech Limited is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study for the Sturec Gold Mine in Slovakia, targeting completion in the first half of 2026, alongside key board appointments aimed at driving the project forward.

Neometals and Mineral Resources’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has teamed up with electrochemical leader De Nora to pilot an integrated lithium hydroxide production plant, advancing sustainable battery materials technology.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has successfully demonstrated a 200-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration and produced high-purity oxides using Rare Earth Technologies' proprietary process, marking a major step forward for its Ema project.

St George Mining reports exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly expanding its resource footprint, alongside a successful $72.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

BPH Global has refined its Project 6-7 R&D program to concentrate on recovering gold and silver from seaweed, aiming to fast-track commercialisation of this innovative bio-mining approach.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.