Latest Advanced Technology News

Australian Critical Minerals has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a large hydrothermal system. The company has also expanded its tenure close to the San Juan silver project, enhancing its exploration footprint.

Morella Corporation has completed a 20-hole drilling program at its Mt Edon Rubidium-Lithium Project, intercepting thick, continuous pegmatite zones that bolster the case for a significant mineral resource. Assay results are awaited as the company moves toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

EV Resources has begun refurbishing its Tecomatlán Processing Plant in Mexico, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to near-term antimony production amid tightening global supply. The company aims to leverage this low-cost, staged approach to secure a first mover advantage in the critical minerals market.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a significant inferred mineral resource of heavy rare earth oxides at its Western Australian project, highlighting strong concentrations of critical elements dysprosium and terbium essential for advanced technologies.

McLaren Minerals has identified a vast 54-kilometre zircon-rich mineral sands system with promising rare earth element potential at its Barossa Project in South Australia’s Eucla Basin. Historical data and geological reinterpretation reveal multiple mineralised centres, setting the stage for further exploration.

Terra Critical Minerals has expanded its footprint in New South Wales with a new exploration license at the historic Silent Grove tin project, revealing significant historical tin mineralisation up to 5.21%. The company plans modern exploration to unlock this critical mineral’s potential amid rising global demand.

D3 Energy has raised $6.12 million through a strongly supported placement at a significant premium to its IPO price, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its helium assets amid tightening global supply.

The Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been officially recognised by the Japanese and US governments as a critical minerals supply chain asset, signalling strong international support and potential financial backing.

Cleo Diagnostics has expanded its ovarian cancer biomarker panel from five to eight markers, enhancing test reliability and gearing up for FDA submission. A manufacturing deal is imminent, setting the stage for commercial rollout.

Theta Gold Mines has locked in a key manufacturing contract for its TGME Gold Project, securing critical equipment that keeps the project on track for commissioning in late 2026 and first gold production early next year.

Diablo Resources has pinpointed promising drill targets at its Star Range Silver-Antimony Project in Utah following a detailed geophysical survey, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in Q2 2026.