Latest Critical Minerals Exploration News

Morella Corporation’s September quarter report reveals significant progress in its diversified critical minerals portfolio, including new titanium-vanadium exposure and streamlined US lithium assets. The company is gearing up for drilling and resource definition in 2026, supported by strengthened funding.

Lion Rock Minerals reports outstanding first-pass exploration results from its Minta Monazite and Rutile Project, revealing insitu rutile grades up to 2.2% and high-value mineral assemblages. These findings position Minta as a potentially world-class rutile deposit amid shifting global titanium markets.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Canada and completed maiden drilling at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in Australia, while also acquiring a large gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand. The company raised $1.8 million to fund exploration and appointed Tim Wither as Managing Director.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional maiden drilling results at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a polymetallic system rich in lithium, caesium, tin, tungsten, and tantalum. A recent $1.6 million capital raise bolsters its exploration momentum.

Berkeley Energia reports promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Conchas Project in Spain, highlighting strong recoveries of lithium and rubidium using flotation and magnetic separation techniques. These findings advance the project's potential in critical minerals supply.

Terrain Minerals’ airborne electromagnetic survey reveals a vast rare earth element target zone at its Lort River Project, highlighting promising high-grade mineralisation and setting the stage for upcoming drilling.

Cosmos Exploration deepens its foothold in Bolivia’s lithium sector through advanced brine testing and a strategic pilot plant purchase, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable lithium extraction.

Lion Rock Minerals has confirmed a major expansion of its mineralised footprint at the Minta Rutile and Monazite Projects in Cameroon, backed by significant funding rounds including a strategic partnership with Tronox Holdings. The company is well-positioned to accelerate exploration and resource definition into 2026.

Lodestar Minerals has agreed to acquire a major heavy rare earth element project in Arizona, positioning itself near the US's only active rare earth mine amid tightening Chinese export controls. The $3.25 million placement backs immediate exploration plans.

Great Northern Minerals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Catalyst Ridge Project in California, positioning itself in a key US critical minerals hub with promising rare earth and antimony prospects.

Basin Energy has completed its acquisition of NeoDys Limited, gaining a dominant landholding in northwest Queensland rich in uranium and rare earth elements. The company is poised to commence maiden drilling on three district-scale targets backed by government funding and recent capital raising.

Infini Resources has raised approximately A$12 million through a premium-priced Flow-Through Share placement and a concurrent share placement, fueling expanded uranium drilling programs across key Canadian projects.