Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

Jindalee Lithium has initiated a significant core drilling program at its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, aiming to enhance lithium recovery and explore valuable magnesium by-products. Results are anticipated in early 2026, marking a pivotal step in advancing this major lithium resource.

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.

Battery Age Minerals Limited (BM8) is accelerating exploration across its diversified critical metals projects spanning Europe, North America, and South America, positioning itself as a key player in the global supply of germanium, gallium, lithium, gold, and silver.

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.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Locksley Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank indicating potential financing support of up to US$191 million for its Mojave Project, aligning with U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Mandrake Resources has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to supply lithium chloride to US refinery Stardust Power, marking a strategic step in the US push for domestic critical minerals.

Resolution Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling phase at its Horse Heaven Project, confirming visible tungsten mineralisation and securing A$25.1 million in institutional funding to accelerate exploration and development.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a significant maiden inferred gallium resource of 838.7 million tonnes at its Mt Ridley Project, positioning it among the world’s largest known gallium deposits and reinforcing its multi-element critical minerals strategy.

Pioneer Lithium has sharpened its focus on North American critical minerals, advancing uranium, antimony, and tungsten projects while securing $750,000 in fresh capital to fund exploration and working capital.

Greenwing Resources advances its polymetallic Que River project with a positive scoping study, while monetising assets in Madagascar and maintaining a strong lithium resource in Argentina.

Altamin Limited has advanced its geothermal lithium ambitions with a significant A$3.62 million grant from the Italian government, alongside strategic board changes and a $4.39 million capital raise.