Latest Strategic Minerals News

Sovereign Metals secures a major endorsement from Japan’s Toho Titanium, confirming its Kasiya rutile as premium feedstock for high-spec titanium products amid soaring aerospace and defense demand.

Lithium Plus Minerals has identified significant high-grade beryllium mineralisation at its Northern Arunta Spotted Wonder Project, revealing promising polymetallic potential alongside lithium. This discovery positions the company at the forefront of critical minerals exploration in Australia.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been officially recognised as a strategic supplier under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, opening doors to accelerated permits, funding, and partnerships.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited’s flagship deposit in Kazakhstan has been designated a Strategic Project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, positioning it as a key supplier for Europe’s battery and industrial sectors.

Felix Gold Limited has confirmed its ability to produce premium-grade antimony concentrate with up to 69% purity from its Treasure Creek Project in Alaska, targeting production by late 2025. The results align with U.S. strategic mineral priorities amid a tightening global supply.

St Barbara’s Concept Study confirms a 3 Mtpa processing hub in Nova Scotia, integrating Cochrane Hill with existing deposits to deliver stable, long-life gold production and strong economics while significantly reducing environmental impact.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports robust scandium assay results from its Currajong drilling program, reinforcing the project's potential amid tightening global supply due to Chinese export controls.

Siren Gold Limited has secured the Queen Charlotte exploration permit, encompassing the historic Endeavour antimony mine, New Zealand’s largest producer in the 19th century, positioning the company to expand its critical minerals footprint.

Askari Metals has revealed a promising reinterpretation of historical data at its Uis Project in Namibia, highlighting significant tin, tantalum, and rubidium mineralisation adjacent to an operating mine. The findings set the stage for an expanded exploration campaign.

Chalice Mining reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Gonneville Project, boosting metal recoveries and revealing a promising iron byproduct that could enhance project economics.

Ionic Rare Earths reports major strides in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth projects, backed by strategic partnerships and a sharp reduction in losses.