Latest Us Critical Minerals News

International Graphite Limited has made significant strides in its global graphite strategy, signing a German joint venture and securing $3 million in US institutional funding to support its expanding mine-to-market operations.

Jindalee Lithium is progressing its McDermitt Lithium Project with a proposed US SPAC listing, government backing, and an $8 million capital raise, positioning it as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.

Pinnacle Minerals has raised $2.2 million to fund its strategic expansion into the US critical minerals sector, acquiring eight new projects and commencing exploration activities in Idaho and Washington State.

Battery Age Minerals has secured a significant germanium-gallium asset in Utah, marking its strategic entry into the US market and complementing its European portfolio. The move aligns with growing Western efforts to secure critical semiconductor metals.

Cobalt Blue Holdings advances its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery with a critical Works Approval and secures letters of intent covering 70% of initial production, while its Broken Hill Cobalt Project gains a three-year Major Project Status extension.

Astron Limited has achieved major milestones for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, including government recognition and conditional financing, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by year-end.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has reported promising leach test results from its Brazilian rare earth projects and announced plans for a critical minerals processing hub in Nevada, supported by a $7 million capital raise.

Ragusa Minerals has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 60% controlling interest in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining access to the Purple Pansy Manganese-Gold Project in Arizona, a critical mineral asset aligned with US government priorities.

Zeus Resources has completed its acquisition of the Casablanca Antimony Project in Morocco, revealing promising geophysical survey results and appointing a seasoned US strategic advisor to boost international partnerships.

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.

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.