Latest Critical Minerals Mining News

Axel REE Limited reports continued high-grade gallium and rare earth element assay results from its Caladão Project in Brazil, highlighting shallow, laterally extensive mineralisation in Area B. The company advances towards a maiden resource estimate, underscoring the project's strategic potential.

Pivotal Metals has launched a new exploration program at its Belleterre-Angliers Greenstone Belt projects in Quebec, aiming to uncover high-grade copper-nickel-platinum group metal deposits using advanced geophysical techniques and AI analysis.

Sayona Mining has released final results from its 2024 drilling campaign at the Moblan Lithium Project, revealing multiple thick, high-grade lithium intercepts that support upgrading resources and expanding the project’s footprint.

Energy Transition Minerals has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Penouta Mine in Spain, a critical asset for Europe’s supply of tantalum and niobium. The outcome hinges on regulatory approvals and competitive bidding.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has expanded its footprint in California’s Mountain Pass district by staking 45 new lode claims near two major mineral deposits, positioning itself for rare earth and gold exploration in a highly prospective corridor.

Pantera Lithium Limited has agreed to sell its Smackover lithium brine project in Arkansas to Energy Exploration Technologies for A$40 million, combining cash and stock consideration while retaining equity exposure to the lithium sector.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured a strategic rare earth tenement in California's renowned Mountain Pass district and raised $250,000 to fund early exploration activities.

Legacy Minerals has acquired exploration rights to the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, boasting one of Australia’s largest contained resources with significant strategic potential amid current market lows.

Encounter Resources has reported a promising high-grade niobium intercept from initial drilling at its Joyce Prospect, validating its exploration strategy and setting the stage for an extensive 40,000m drill campaign.

Metals Australia has commenced a significant drilling campaign at its Warrego East Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to unlock copper, gold, and bismuth resources adjacent to historic mines in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a deep drilling program at its Dittmer Project in North Queensland, targeting a significant porphyry copper-gold system beneath the historic mine. This follows strong Stage 5 drilling results and is supported by Queensland Government funding.

Australian Strategic Materials reports promising heap leach test results at its Dubbo Project, showing strong recoveries of key rare earth elements and enabling a simpler, phased development approach.