Latest Australian Critical Minerals News

Terra Critical Minerals (ASX, T92) broadens its critical minerals portfolio with new US initiatives and promising exploration in New South Wales and Canada. The company also pursues a US OTC listing to tap North American capital.

Ardea Resources reports strong progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, including high-grade drilling results, a heritage agreement, and consortium funding support. Completion of the DFS is now targeted for mid-2026 amid ongoing ESG and stakeholder engagement.

Australian Critical Minerals has completed a strategic acquisition of Circuit Resources, adding six multi-commodity projects in Peru and initiating exploration activities with drilling planned for late 2025.

KGL Resources updates on its Jervois Copper Project optimisations and financing progress, welcoming Resource Capital Fund as a new significant shareholder. The company is capitalising on higher metal prices and exploring critical mineral opportunities.

Australian Critical Minerals has completed its acquisition of Circuit Resources, securing a 25,600-hectare portfolio in Peru rich in precious and base metals, with multiple drill-ready projects poised for exploration.

Sky Metals Limited reports significant new shallow, high-grade tin, silver, and tungsten mineralisation at its Tallebung Tin Project in NSW, with over 140 drill holes completed and a major follow-up program planned.

Metallium Ltd has won its first U.S. Department of Defense SBIR contract to advance domestic recovery of gallium using its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology. This milestone positions the company for larger future contracts and supports critical mineral supply chain resilience.

Lindian Resources has secured a major expansion of its mining licence in Malawi, setting the stage for a significant scale-up of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project. This regulatory win, coupled with a strategic partnership with Iluka, could transform Lindian into a key player in the global rare earths market.

Australian Critical Minerals has acquired six exploration projects in Peru, significantly broadening its portfolio with targets in gold, copper, silver, base metals, and lithium. The company also completed a $1 million capital raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Lincoln Minerals has identified multiple high-priority drill targets at its Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project with drilling planned for late 2025, while its Kookaburra Graphite Project achieves battery-grade purity, underscoring the company’s strategic positioning in critical minerals.

Ark Mines has secured $1.5 million to advance its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project, initiating a key drilling campaign and metallurgical testing aimed at significantly upgrading its resource base.

Tivan Limited has forged binding joint ventures with Sumitomo Corporation and JOGMEC, secured significant equity investments, and launched a major drilling campaign to advance its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia.