Latest Critical Minerals News

Blaze Minerals has halted drilling at its Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo due to security concerns linked to its local partner's alleged contractual failures. The company is actively seeking resolution while the drill rig remains onsite.

Axel REE Limited reveals a substantial inferred resource at its Caladão Project, advancing plans for in situ recovery trial mining in 2026 to produce rare earth and gallium products. The company’s low-cost, environmentally conscious approach positions it well within Brazil’s Lithium Valley mining hub.

Alvo Minerals has raised $2.26 million through a placement to accelerate drilling and exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, including the promising new Touro Prospect.

RareX Limited has signed a historic Mining Heritage Protection Agreement with the Jaru people, clearing a major hurdle for the Cummins Range rare earths project and paving the way for a Mining Lease.

Peel Mining’s recent drilling at the Nombinnie gold prospect in NSW reveals promising shallow gold mineralisation, while the company also secures significant NSW Government grants to boost its critical minerals exploration.

International Graphite Limited has finalized the purchase of industrial land in Collie, Western Australia, setting the stage for Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility amid rising global demand.

Temas Resources has completed a major drilling campaign at its La Blache project, targeting key critical minerals while progressing its innovative Regenerative Chloride Leach technology promising significant cost savings.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, boosting its landholding by 25% and advancing exploration with promising high-grade lithium intercepts. The company also secured a strategic partnership to evaluate cutting-edge solid-state lithium-ion battery technology, positioning itself for the anticipated lithium market rebound.

Black Bear Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade silver rock chip samples up to 3,100g/t outside its existing Shafter Mineral Resource in Texas, revealing promising multi-commodity potential and plans for expanded exploration.

Red Mountain Mining has reported compelling high-grade antimony and gold soil sampling results at its Armidale project, confirming the potential for a significant orogenic mineral system and setting the stage for imminent drilling.

Element 25 Limited has announced significant progress in expanding its Butcherbird manganese mine and developing a US-based high-purity manganese refinery, backed by substantial government grants and strategic partnerships with automotive giants.

Eclipse Metals has engaged BGR Group, a leading U.S. government relations firm, to strengthen its strategic positioning and funding prospects for its Greenland rare earth projects, advancing its role in Western critical minerals supply chains.