Latest Critical Minerals News

International Graphite Limited has received encouraging feedback from the U.S. Department of Defense on its proposal for up to US$7.5 million in funding to advance its graphite mine-to-market strategy, potentially securing a vital supply chain from Western Australia to the U.S.

Manhattan Corporation Limited (ASX: MHC) unveils strategic advances across its high-grade gold, lithium, and uranium projects, highlighted by a farm-in joint venture with Novo Resources and key management appointments.

Great Divide Mining has confirmed the Challenger Gold Mine is ready for commissioning, marking a key step towards first gold production under the Adelong Venture Agreement.

Corazon Mining has finalized the sale of its remaining 15% stake in the Miriam Project to Future Battery Minerals, securing A$350,000 in cash and streamlining its asset portfolio.

Trigg Minerals has acquired the Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, the largest and highest-grade antimony deposit in the USA, with a historic resource estimate of 12.7 million tonnes. The company plans to validate and upgrade this resource to JORC standards, advancing its critical minerals strategy in a top-ranked mining jurisdiction.

Elementos Limited has locked in a $5 million strategic placement from Australia’s largest tin producer, Metals X, to accelerate development of its key tin projects in Spain and Tasmania.

Diablo Resources has identified four promising copper targets within its Phoenix Copper Project in the prolific Lisbon Valley Mining District, setting the stage for drilling in Q3 2025 amid a bullish copper market.

Tungsten Mining NL has reported a maiden inferred mineral resource at its Hatches Creek Project, revealing significant tungsten and copper grades that underpin its ambitions to become a key critical minerals producer.

Hastings Technology Metals has entered a binding agreement with Wyloo to form a 60:40 joint venture on the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project, with Wyloo taking the lead on funding and management. This partnership aims to de-risk project development and accelerate progress toward final investment decision.

The Finnish Government’s proposed amendments to the Mining Act could resolve licensing uncertainties for Latitude 66’s KSB Project, even as key mining rights expire following a court decision.

Midas Minerals has agreed to acquire the Otavi Copper Project from Nexa Resources, unlocking significant high-grade copper, silver, and gold potential in a well-established African mining jurisdiction.

Manuka Resources’ Taranaki VTM Project has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, moving forward in New Zealand’s Fast-track Approvals Process with promising economic and environmental prospects.