cleantech

CleanTech Vanadium Mining (CTVFF) is expanding in the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District (IKFD) with a binding option to purchase 970 acres for US$184,000. The properties abut historic mines and place CleanTech strategically within the prolific IKFD. This acquisition brings CleanTech’s total land holdings to over 8,150 acres in a region that once accounted for over 90% of US Fluorspar production. This move occurs amidst rising fluorspar prices.

Wheaton Precious Metals is relaunching its Future of Mining Challenge, offering $1 million to a cleantech venture revolutionizing water management in mining. The company seeks innovative solutions to boost operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Expressions of interest are due August 29, 2025. This initiative, in partnership with the University of British Columbia, aims to identify and commercialize groundbreaking technologies for a sustainable mining future.