Latest Critical Minerals News

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have agreed to an all-scrip merger to combine their critical minerals projects, including the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, promising a diversified portfolio and enhanced market presence.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) at 99.9985% purity using a novel, cost-effective, and lower carbon process from kaolin sourced at its Great White Project. Independent validation confirms the breakthrough, positioning the company to capitalize on growing global demand.

Nimy Resources has reported highly favourable mineralogy results from its Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia, setting the stage for critical metallurgical testing and maiden resource definition amid tightening global gallium supply.

Everest Metals has secured a $50,000 CSIRO Kick-Start voucher to conduct advanced geochemical studies on rubidium, lithium, and caesium at its Mt Edon project, aiming to enhance recovery processes and exploration targeting over nine months.

Globe Metals & Mining has signed two non-binding MOUs covering up to 100% of Phase 1 production at its Kanyika Niobium Project, while finalising its updated Bankable Feasibility Study is delayed to June 2025. The company also secured additional short-term funding to support ongoing development.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina and Minhub rare earth projects during Q1 2025, advancing engineering studies, securing key contracts, and strengthening ESG initiatives while preparing for commercialisation.

Battery Age Minerals reports exceptional germanium grades at its Bleiberg project, confirms critical isotope Ge76, and secures a high-grade gold-silver project in Argentina, while delivering record lithium drilling results at Falcon Lake.

Power Minerals Limited has taken a significant step in expanding its South American critical minerals portfolio by signing a binding option to acquire the high-grade Santa Anna Niobium Project in Brazil, supported by a strategic US$300,000 investment and a $1.3 million placement to fund exploration.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

Greenwing Resources advances its lithium and graphite projects with a maiden 1.07 Mt LCE resource at San Jorge and a $3.5 million equity raise to fuel growth.

Castile Resources has added critical mineral bismuth as a by-product to its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study, leveraging a dramatic price surge driven by Chinese export restrictions.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.