Latest Circular Economy News

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a pivotal MOU with EMR to develop a circular supply chain for rare earth magnets, supporting its Belfast recycling plant and the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

Euro Manganese is poised to close a C$11.2 million financing round by late May, fueling progress on its strategic Chvaletice manganese project in the Czech Republic. The move underscores the company's role in Europe's battery materials supply chain.

RPM Automotive Group has launched a fully operational tyre recycling plant, boosting its earnings potential while reporting steady revenue and improved profitability for the nine months FYTD.

Cash Converters International Limited reveals a strategic shift towards sustainable, lower-cost lending and expands its global footprint through targeted franchise acquisitions in Australia and the UK.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising $836,800 to fund its Demonstration Plant operations in Victoria. This capital injection supports the company’s pioneering sustainable magnesium extraction efforts.

Clean TeQ Water has landed a A$1.2 million engineering contract to design a DESALX® wastewater treatment plant for Nyrstar's European operations, paving the way for a potential A$9.4 million project stage.

Talga Group advances its European battery materials ambitions with EU Strategic Project recognitions for its graphite mine and anode refinery, alongside a €70 million Innovation Fund grant.

Clean TeQ Water Limited reported strong operational progress in Q3 FY25, advancing key projects like PHOSPHIX and Heathgate uranium plant commissioning, while improving cash receipts and securing major contracts.

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

Volt Resources Limited reports strong quarterly progress in graphite production and downstream development, securing new orders and partnerships while advancing US refinery plans and implementing cost-saving measures.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.