Latest Critical Minerals News

Chilwa Minerals has completed a major drilling program at its Mposa deposit and launched a dual commodity strategy targeting both heavy mineral sands and rare earth elements, supported by a fresh $6 million capital raise.

Vital Metals reports a substantial 56% increase in Measured and Indicated Resources at its Tardiff project, alongside a significant expansion of its Nechalacho land footprint and plans for a forthcoming Scoping Study.

Pioneer Lithium Ltd has strategically acquired two uranium projects in Colorado and Namibia, marking a significant diversification into critical energy minerals. The company plans a A$1.675 million equity raise to fund exploration and development of these promising assets.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed extensive niobium mineralisation at its Kameelburg project in Namibia, prompting an expansion of its diamond drilling program ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected in Q2 2025.

Latrobe Magnesium marks a year without lost time injuries and completes key construction phases, while navigating legal disputes and operational cost pressures.

New World Resources Limited has completed a significant reserve definition drilling program at its Antler Copper Project, alongside key permitting progress and accelerated funding discussions, setting the stage for a definitive feasibility study in 2025.

Kingsrose Mining, in alliance with BHP, reports promising high-grade copper and polymetallic discoveries in Norway and Finland, advancing one of Europe’s largest exploration programs.

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Tivan Limited has advanced its Speewah Fluorite Project with a $7.4 million government grant and Major Project Status, alongside a joint venture MoU with Sumitomo Corporation and promising drilling results at Sandover.

Orion Minerals has completed critical Black Economic Empowerment transactions, unlocking the path to project financing for its Okiep Copper Project. Definitive Feasibility Studies for its flagship Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects are in final review stages, promising stronger project metrics.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.

Gold Mountain Limited reports strong exploration progress across its Brazilian lithium, rare earth, and copper projects, highlighted by high-grade drill results and expanding target pipelines.