Latest Mineral Projects News

Queste Communications Ltd reported a modest profit for FY25, with consolidated results impacted by investment portfolio losses and strategic asset reclassifications. The company maintained a cautious stance, suspending dividends and executive salaries to manage overheads.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Ark Mines reports its Stage-3 drilling at Sandy Mitchell is ahead of schedule, aiming to nearly quintuple its measured mineral resource and fuel a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study.

Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

Lincoln Minerals Limited is gearing up for drilling at its Minbrie copper-base metals project in South Australia, while reporting robust financial metrics for its graphite and high purity iron projects.

IperionX secures a $12.5 million funding tranche from the U.S. Department of Defense to fast-track expansion of its Virginia titanium manufacturing capacity beyond 1,000 metric tons annually.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has successfully raised $8 million through a heavily oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, closing early due to strong shareholder demand. The funds will support the company’s critical minerals development strategy in Europe.

Ark Mines has landed a $4.5 million investment from Queensland’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development at its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project with production targeted for late 2027.

Enova Mining confirms significant rare earth mineralisation at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, with rock chip assays reaching up to 2.17% TREO and elevated NdPr oxide ratios. The company is poised to commence diamond drilling to test these promising targets.

West Cobar Metals is set to begin a 5,000-metre air core drilling campaign at its Mystique gold project in Western Australia, following key approvals and strong nearby gold intercepts that hint at significant mineral potential.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% increase in lithium production for FY25 despite a 39% revenue drop amid falling prices, maintaining a robust balance sheet and outlining optimistic FY26 growth plans.

Diablo Resources is progressing exploration at its Phoenix Copper Project in Utah, targeting copper mineralisation near the producing Lisbon Valley Mine. Assay results from ongoing drilling and sampling are expected soon, supported by streamlined US permitting.