Latest Critical Minerals News

Pinnacle Minerals has mutually terminated its acquisition agreements for US-based Idaho Antimony projects but remains optimistic about future critical minerals ventures.

Conico Ltd has finalised a major recapitalisation and corporate restructure, positioning itself for renewed exploration with a focus on scandium amid strong market demand. The company plans an extensive drilling program at its Mt Thirsty project to expand its scandium resource.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported maiden JORC mineral resource estimates for scandium and gallium at its Mount Ridley Project, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio and consolidating tenure across a 70-kilometre strike.

IRIS Metals has reported significant progress in its US lithium and critical minerals projects, highlighted by major rubidium discoveries and a strategic tungsten farm-in. The company is poised to enhance its role in domestic critical minerals supply chains.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has initiated drilling at its Utah antimony project and expanded its Nevada tungsten portfolio, while preparing a spin-out IPO of Australian assets to sharpen its US focus.

Globe Metals & Mining has secured A$8.67 million through private placements, eliminated all debt, and commenced construction at its fully permitted Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, marking a pivotal shift from feasibility to execution.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) project and its 50% owned Minhub rare earths processing initiative, advancing engineering design and market engagement amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, positioning itself as a key U.S. supplier of critical minerals.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides at its Mojave Project, advancing drilling, securing major US institutional funding, and forging key partnerships to establish a domestic supply chain for critical antimony and rare earth elements.

Power Minerals has commenced a significant 10,000m reverse circulation drilling program at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to expand and deepen the footprint of high-grade niobium and rare earth elements mineralisation. Results are anticipated by late March 2026.

Power Minerals delivers robust December quarter results with standout rare earth and niobium drilling at Santa Anna, while reclaiming full ownership of its Rincon lithium project to accelerate development.

Liberty Metals has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in a suite of Brazilian critical minerals projects, marking a significant strategic expansion into titanium and rare earth elements. The company also rebranded and initiated exploration programs to unlock value in these high-potential assets.