Latest Australian Critical Minerals News

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.

Caspin Resources has completed the second tranche of its $2.1 million capital raising, issuing shares and free-attaching options approved by shareholders. The move strengthens funding for its diverse Australian mineral projects.

Renascor Resources has secured an option agreement for land near its Siviour graphite deposit, finalising a critical step in supporting its upstream mining and processing operations. This move advances the company’s Battery Anode Material project readiness with accommodation planned for construction and operational staff.

Australian Critical Minerals has agreed to acquire Circuit Resources, gaining a substantial portfolio of gold, copper, silver, zinc, lead, and lithium projects in Peru, unlocking immediate drill-ready targets with significant exploration upside.

RareX Limited has partnered with Gega Elements to develop Australia’s inaugural integrated gallium supply chain, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply and boost national critical mineral resilience.