Latest Critical Minerals News

Nimy Resources has reported highly favourable mineralogy results from its Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia, setting the stage for critical metallurgical testing and maiden resource definition amid tightening global gallium supply.

Warriedar Resources has announced a maiden antimony Mineral Resource Estimate at its Ricciardo deposit, establishing the largest open-pit antimony resource in Australia and doubling its gold equivalent resource.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed a significant carbonatite mineral system hosting critical rare earth elements at its Lake Chilwa project, with ongoing diamond drilling underway at the Mposa anomaly.

Everest Metals has secured a $50,000 CSIRO Kick-Start voucher to conduct advanced geochemical studies on rubidium, lithium, and caesium at its Mt Edon project, aiming to enhance recovery processes and exploration targeting over nine months.

RareX Limited has advanced its critical minerals portfolio with new tenements at Mt Mansbridge, high-grade gallium and scandium findings at Cummins Range, and a strategic consortium bid with Iluka Resources for Kenya’s Mrima Hill project.

Globe Metals & Mining has signed two non-binding MOUs covering up to 100% of Phase 1 production at its Kanyika Niobium Project, while finalising its updated Bankable Feasibility Study is delayed to June 2025. The company also secured additional short-term funding to support ongoing development.

Manuka Resources reports strong progress on its Taranaki VTM iron sands project with key regulatory approvals underway, while preparing to restart precious metals production at Wonawinta and Mt Boppy in 2025.

Marquee Resources has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate at its Redlings Rare Earth Project, alongside advancing exploration and drilling plans at Mt Clement. The company also completed a $829K capital raise, underpinning its multi-project growth strategy.

EverGreen Lithium’s 2024 drilling at the Bynoe Project confirms anomalous gold mineralisation but no significant lithium, prompting a strategic pivot to expanded gold and pegmatite exploration in 2025.

Lithium Universe Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Carbonate Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing toward project funding and strategic collaborations.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces a buyer default on its Skaland sale while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project, amidst operational and financial challenges.

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.