Latest Critical Minerals News

Lion Rock Minerals reports outstanding first-pass exploration results from its Minta Monazite and Rutile Project, revealing insitu rutile grades up to 2.2% and high-value mineral assemblages. These findings position Minta as a potentially world-class rutile deposit amid shifting global titanium markets.

Power Minerals Limited has advanced its critical minerals portfolio with the acquisition of the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths and Uranium Project in California and completed the Santa Anna Niobium-REE-Gallium Project acquisition in Brazil, supported by a combined $6.7 million capital raise.

IRIS Metals’ Phase II drilling at the Tin Mountain Project confirms exceptional lithium grades and unveils critical minerals like rubidium, positioning the company as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.

Latrobe Magnesium successfully commissioned its Demonstration Plant producing magnesium oxide and secured $10 million in funding, while receiving a $200 million financing interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank for its next-stage commercial plant.

Lindian Resources secures official government confirmation that its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project is exempt from Malawi’s new raw mineral export ban, ensuring uninterrupted progress toward production.

Nexus Minerals has reported significant new high-grade gold discoveries at its Wallbrook Gold Project, alongside progress in permitting its Crusader-Templar deposit for mining operations.

Iondrive Limited has advanced its battery recycling ambitions by securing key partnerships in the US and Australia, commencing pilot plant construction, and gaining substantial government funding support.

Ragusa Minerals has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, a critical asset aligned with US strategic mineral priorities.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has identified new gold mineralised corridors at Meekatharra and confirmed rare earth potential at Paddys Well, while maintaining a robust cash position of A$7.9 million.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Canada and completed maiden drilling at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in Australia, while also acquiring a large gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand. The company raised $1.8 million to fund exploration and appointed Tim Wither as Managing Director.

Elevra Lithium has completed a transformative merger and maintained robust production at its North American Lithium operation, while unveiling a compelling expansion plan that could boost output by 55% and slash costs.