Latest Critical Minerals Exploration News

Askari Metals reports strong Phase 1 trenching results at its 100%-owned Uis Project in Namibia, confirming significant polymetallic mineralisation including tin, lithium oxide, tantalum, rubidium, and caesium. The company plans reverse circulation drilling in Q2 2026 to further define the resource.

US1 Critical Minerals has provided clarity on the issuance of 50 million fee options to consultants related to its December 2025 placement, reaffirming shareholder approval is pending and no funds will be raised from this issuance.

Enova Mining has successfully raised $2 million through a heavily oversubscribed share placement, enabling accelerated drilling and test work at its East Salinas and Charley Creek projects. This capital injection positions the company to advance its critical minerals exploration amid growing demand for rare earth elements.

Pantera Minerals has completed its inaugural modern geochemical sampling program at the Gilham Silver-Antimony Project in Arkansas, uncovering new geological insights and setting the stage for drilling. The company maintains a disciplined capital approach amid rising silver prices.

Power Minerals Limited has reported outstanding high-grade niobium and rare earth element results from its completed auger drilling program at the Santa Anna Project in Brazil, confirming significant near-surface mineralisation and launching a major deeper drilling campaign.

Great Northern Minerals has fast-tracked the sale of its remaining 37% interest in Golden Ant Mining to Great Eastern Gold for $2 million, strengthening its cash position and sharpening focus on wholly owned projects.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has broadened its mineral rights at the Radium Hill project to include all minerals, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in 2026 amid soaring yttrium prices.

PMET Resources has delivered a positive feasibility study for its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, announcing a maiden mineral reserve and advancing exploration and corporate initiatives. The company also acquired the adjacent Pikwa Property and reported strong drilling results, maintaining a solid cash position.

Red Mountain Mining has launched an expanded soil sampling program at its Oaky Creek prospect in NSW, aiming to unlock multiple high-grade antimony-gold targets along a 3km strike. This move builds on impressive assay results and positions the company alongside Australia’s leading antimony projects.

South Harz Potash Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals strategy, securing new exploration licences in Sweden and uncovering promising copper, gold, and rare earth element mineralisation. The company also bolsters its leadership with a key board appointment as it prepares for a transformative 2026.

Arcadia Minerals has entered a pivotal phase with a pending earn-in agreement on its Swanson Tantalum Project and a binding farm-in deal for its Karibib Copper-Gold Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a planned capital raising.

Coppermoly Limited has progressed its acquisition of the Wyenamdoo tungsten project in Western Australia while Queensland fieldwork was stalled by wet weather. The company plans significant drilling targeting critical minerals as tungsten prices surge.