Latest Critical Minerals News

A few stocks did the heavy lifting this week, with one biotech exploding higher and a gas name collapsing on the other side of the ledger. Big moves came from capital raises, regulator decisions, and drill results that investors treated as near-term value, not distant promises.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed the acquisition of the True American Tungsten Project in Nevada, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten prices and supply constraints. The company plans extensive exploration in 2026 to validate and expand this historically high-grade asset.

Pioneer Minerals has raised A$1 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration of its US critical minerals projects, focusing on tungsten, gold, and uranium assets.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd throws its weight behind Australia’s new A$1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, spotlighting its Sunday Creek gold-antimony project as a key player in securing domestic supply and reducing reliance on China.

Diablo Resources has confirmed multiple high-grade silver, gold, copper, and antimony systems at its Star Range Project in Utah, setting the stage for its maiden drilling campaign.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Osmond Resources is fast-tracking development of its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, with initial drilling confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth elements. The company aims to complete a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study by mid-2026.

Osmond Resources has raised A$6.6 million through a discounted placement to fund its 2026 work program targeting titanium, zircon, and rare earth extraction in Spain. The capital boost positions the company to progress its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project amid growing EU demand for local supply.

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

Impact Minerals reports significant advances in membrane technology integration and potash by-product recovery at its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing a promising new large-scale potash opportunity.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Tivan Limited has locked in $11.3 million in initial funding from ETFS Capital, marking a key step forward for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia. This strategic partnership accelerates development towards a Final Investment Decision expected in 2026.