Latest Critical Minerals News

Augustus Minerals has raised $1.675 million through a placement to fund maiden drilling at its Music Well gold targets and advance the Mt Kare project application. The capital boost positions the company with nearly $2.75 million in cash to accelerate exploration activities through 2025.

Axel REE Limited has unveiled new high-grade gallium and rare earth element zones at its Caladão Project in Brazil, expanding the mineralised footprint and reinforcing its status as a major critical minerals asset.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserve Estimate at the Finniss Lithium Project, with the Carlton deposit upgrade driving a 42% rise in total reserves. This milestone strengthens the project's restart schedule and expansion potential.

Litchfield Minerals reports assays confirming up to 35% manganese with a hydrothermal signature at Lucy Creek 2, Northern Territory, signaling a potentially larger manganese system. Planned geophysical surveys and drilling in 2026 aim to unlock further resource potential.

Lithium Universe Limited and Macquarie University have jointly applied for a $386,000 grant to develop a cutting-edge solar panel recycling pilot that could transform resource recovery and sustainability in Australia’s clean energy sector.

Morella Corporation has restructured its joint venture with Lithium Corporation, gaining 100% ownership of key Nevada lithium assets and streamlining its exploration portfolio.

Everest Metals has initiated a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Mt Edon project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its significant rubidium resource amid rising global demand for this critical mineral.

McLaren Minerals reports continued high-grade assay results confirming a significant northern extension to its McLaren Titanium Project resource, underpinning an upcoming resource upgrade and prefeasibility study.

Nova Minerals has made a strategic A$1 million investment in Adelong Gold, securing a 9.4% stake and board representation, while maintaining focus on its flagship Estelle Project in Alaska.

Adelong Gold has locked in a $1.25 million strategic investment from Nova Minerals and Barclay Wells clients, enabling accelerated exploration at its NSW and Victorian gold and antimony projects. This partnership includes board representation and offtake rights, positioning Adelong for growth in proven mineral corridors.

Adelong Gold has locked in a $1.25 million strategic investment from Nova Minerals and Barclay Wells clients, enabling accelerated exploration at its NSW and Victorian gold-antimony projects.

Talga Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst Corporation, marking its entry into the US battery anode market and setting the stage for new graphite recycling and anode production facilities in South Carolina.