Latest Critical Minerals News

West Cobar Metals has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund key exploration and testwork at its critical minerals projects, signalling renewed momentum in its development pipeline.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking their third joint initiative in critical minerals development.

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.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has refined its rare earth element targets at the Desert Star Projects in California through detailed geophysical surveys, setting the stage for imminent drilling. The company’s integrated approach highlights structural controls similar to the nearby Mountain Pass district, boosting confidence in the project’s potential.

Critical Resources Limited has strategically expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario by staking an additional 80 km² of highly prospective land, increasing its footprint to over 400 km². This move strengthens its position in a key lithium and multi-commodity corridor ahead of anticipated market upswings.

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.

Infinity Mining has partnered with Orivium Global to deploy a cutting-edge metal recovery technology at its historic Cangai copper project, aiming to transform waste into valuable resources with minimal environmental impact.

New Frontier Minerals has finalised drill targets for a maiden reverse circulation program at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, with regulatory approvals imminent and drilling poised to begin.

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.

Metal Bank Limited is advancing its Western Australia gold strategy with significant resource development at Livingstone and a binding agreement to acquire Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets, while also progressing critical minerals projects in Queensland and Saudi Arabia.

Alvo Minerals advances exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, defining promising new prospects Touro and Esperanza with strong geochemical and geophysical signatures. The company also reviews rare earth projects amid rising market interest.