Hunter mining waste contains critical minerals and high-tech metals

Critical minerals bonanza could be hidden in the waste from old mines

A high-tech re-examination of tailings from NSW mines could play a role in the global drive to loosen Beijing’s stranglehold on critical minerals.

Interactive: is there more gold at these old, dormant mines?

Explore the potential of revitalising historic NSW mines for critical minerals and high-tech metals. Discoveries offer jobs and innovation.

Hunter mining waste contains critical minerals and high-tech metals

Discover how NSW's mine waste holds critical minerals crucial for clean energy and tech industries, promising jobs and regional investment.

New research could bring old mines back online - Mining Magazine Australia

The Hunter region of NSW. Image: AlexandraDaryl/stock.adobe.comNew research has uncovered significant untapped potential in both operational and historic mine sites across New South Wales. A recent report from the NSW Mine Reuse project has identified 28 current or old mine sites rich in critical and high-tech metals. The study analysed more than 1200 samples from sites including Queen Bee, Endeavour Elura, and Tahmoor.  These samples revealed p…

These NSW mines hold untapped critical minerals - Australian Mining

A state-funded strategy to unlock critical minerals and high-tech metals in mine waste is showing promising results across New South Wales.