Microbes unlock uranium in mine waste

By Emily Coles

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Exploration & DiscoveryNews

Microbial activity in decades-old South Australian mine waste may be transforming uranium and rare earth elements into mobile nanoparticles capable of dispersing through the environment, new research has found.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

China-linked investors ignore Treasurer’s disposal orders

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China-linked investors ignore Treasurer’s disposal orders

Foreign investors appear to have ignored Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' disposal orders, with Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) saying the majority of the shares remain registered to investors named in the orders.

IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

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IGO divests Nova operation for $7m

IGO (ASX: IGO) will sell its Nova nickel operation to Global Lithium Resources (ASX: GL1) as the company prepares to conclude mining during the December 2026 quarter.

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Liebherr dozers join MACA fleet

Mining service provider MACA has welcomed its first Liebherr dozers into its Duketon Gold Project mining fleet.

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MCA Victoria calls for policy reset

MCA Victoria has released a policy agenda aimed at boosting regional growth through new mining projects, jobs, revenue flows and sustained economic development.