Latest Critical Materials News

6K Additive has completed a six-year, US$27.4 million secured loan with the US Export-Import Bank to expand production of critical metal powders in Pennsylvania. The financing gives the company access to project funding through June 2028, but the final interest rate and the expansion’s eventual output remain to be established.

Locksley Resources has halted active field exploration across its Mojave antimony and rare earths project after antimony prices fell more than 57% from mid-2025 peaks. The strategic reset came as the company reported a widened FY26 loss of A$15.65 million and shifted attention to copper-gold assets in New South Wales.

Great Northern Minerals (ASX: GNM) reported a $3.8 million loss for FY26 amid major US acquisitions, including the Iron Butte gold-silver project with a maiden resource of 480,000 oz gold and 11.5 million oz silver, and the Catalyst Ridge rare earths project. The company also completed a $2 million divestment of its remaining Golden Ant interest.

Energy Fuels Inc. has completed its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) through members’ and creditors’ schemes of arrangement, triggering ASM’s delisting from the ASX. Eligible ASM shareholders received a mix of Energy Fuels shares and cash, while optionholders were paid cash for their options.

Almonty Industries will voluntarily delist from the ASX by September 1, 2026, consolidating its trading on Nasdaq and Frankfurt amid strategic shifts in its market presence.

6K Additive surged to a US$13.3 million half-year revenue, up 73% year-on-year, driven by strong demand in its Powder and Alloy segments. The company is on track to nearly quadruple production capacity by the end of 2026, supported by substantial US government funding and a new EXIM loan facility.

ARB Corporation's FY2026 results show a 3.8% revenue dip and 5.2% profit decline amid challenging 4x4 sales, while international expansion and engineering investment underpin future growth.

Andromeda Metals has successfully produced 4N High Purity Alumina (HPA) with 99.9986% purity at continuous pilot scale, marking a crucial step towards commercialisation and customer evaluation under a strategic supply agreement with Traxys.

Energy Fuels’ acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has officially closed following Federal Court approval, triggering suspension of ASM trading and setting the stage for shareholder payments and new listings.

ABx Group secures environmental approvals consultancy for Sunrise Bauxite Project as Good Importing International invests A$2.7 million for a 70% stake. GII's option on NSW assets expires, leaving ABx with full control.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has reported laboratory success for its licensed GCDE technology, achieving over 99% gold recovery and 97% purity from chloride solutions and e-waste, positioning it as a greener alternative in precious metals extraction.