Latest Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) News

Critical minerals stole the spotlight as big project numbers, new processing results and fresh funding pushed several small caps sharply higher. A few capital raisings and legal headlines also hit hard, especially where early gains couldn’t hold.

A courtroom claim, a big feasibility study and a Greenland setback drove the week’s biggest share moves. Investors paid up for clearer funding and permits, but sold hard when project timelines looked shaky.

Critical Resources Limited has commenced ground exploration at its Lammerlaw and Croesus projects in New Zealand, targeting exceptional historical tungsten grades and gold-antimony mineralisation amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Critical Resources has completed the transfer of five New Zealand prospecting permits, consolidating a significant 1,694 km² gold-antimony portfolio in the South Island and gaining approvals to commence early-stage exploration.

Critical Resources Limited’s initial RC drilling at the Cap Burn Gold Project in New Zealand confirms a broad orogenic gold system with strong arsenic association, setting the stage for deeper follow-up drilling.

Critical Resources Limited has validated its amorphous solid-state electrolyte, demonstrating stable lithium-metal interface performance over 1,200 hours and efficient ionic conductivity at room temperature, marking a significant step in solid-state battery development.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully demonstrated a solvent-free Dry Supersonic Deposition method to fabricate lithium iron phosphate cathodes, marking a significant step toward scalable, energy-efficient solid-state battery manufacturing.

Critical Resources Limited highlights significant progress in its lithium and gold projects across Canada and New Zealand, alongside pioneering work in next-generation solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

Critical Resources Limited has identified three priority targets at its Lammerlaw Gold Project in New Zealand, validating the area’s gold potential ahead of permit approval and outlining a cost-effective exploration strategy.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, securing $1.605 million through a substantial share and option issuance. The company now awaits shareholder approval for the second tranche, which involves director participation.