Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Critica Limited has demonstrated a 63% recovery of gallium oxide as a valuable by-product from its vast Jupiter rare earth deposit in Western Australia, integrating seamlessly into its existing beneficiation flowsheet. This milestone enhances the project’s strategic value amid global supply chain tensions.

American Rare Earths reports promising beneficiation optimisation results and an updated mineral processing flowsheet for its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward production.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal non-binding Letter of Support from Bpifrance, confirming eligibility for strategic financing of its Colossus Rare Earths Project in Brazil. This milestone propels the project closer to final investment decision and strengthens its position in the critical minerals supply chain.

Renascor Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Bulloo Creek copper-cobalt-gold prospects and confirmed high-grade rare earth elements at Tumby Bay, while progressing uranium-copper targets at Marree.

Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.

St George Mining has accelerated its final payments to Itafos, securing 100% unencumbered ownership of the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil. This move follows a significant equity raise aimed at advancing the project toward a Final Investment Decision.

Tungsten Mining’s latest Scoping Study confirms Mt Mulgine as a globally significant tungsten and molybdenum project, underpinning a preferred 6 Mtpa development with robust economics and a clear path to production.

Lodestar Minerals has appointed two former heavy rare earths experts from MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths to spearhead its U.S. downstream magnet and supply chain strategy, following its planned acquisition of the Virgin Mountain project in Arizona.

EnergyX’s share price hike to US$11 signals renewed investor confidence and a lithium market rebound, increasing Pantera Lithium’s holding value by A$5.4 million.

Diablo Resources has initiated exploration at its Star Range Project in Utah, targeting exceptional silver and antimony grades with modern techniques and strategic US government backing.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Resolution Minerals has confirmed a large, open-ended gold system at its Golden Gate prospect within the Horse Heaven Project, Idaho, with drill holes returning broad mineralised intervals from surface. The discovery aligns closely with nearby major deposits and sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development.