Latest Critical Materials News

Iondrive Limited has inked a binding Term Sheet with Livium Limited to commercialise its innovative Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) technology for recycling critical materials from batteries, solar panels, and e-waste in Australia, with a pilot plant set to begin commissioning by the end of 2025.

Sunrise Energy Metals has attracted a significant financing interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, potentially securing half the capital needed for its Syerston Scandium Project amid shifting global supply dynamics.

Victory Metals Limited has reported exceptional heavy rare earth element assay results from its North Stanmore Project, revealing some of the highest Dysprosium and Terbium grades ever recorded in clay-hosted deposits globally.

Axel REE Limited has unveiled new high-grade gallium and rare earth element zones at its Caladão Project in Brazil, expanding the mineralised footprint and reinforcing its status as a major critical minerals asset.

Vulcan Energy has obtained the crucial permit to build and operate its Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for sustainable, domestic lithium production to support electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Livium Ltd has inked a term sheet with the University of Melbourne to exclusively commercialise innovative microwave technology for rare earth elements extraction, promising high recovery rates and major energy savings.

Victory Metals has identified multiple ultra-high heavy rare earth oxide zones at its North Stanmore project, positioning it as a key future supplier amid soaring global prices. The company plans a major drilling campaign to expand these valuable zones while reducing processing volumes and costs.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reports key technical milestones at its Broken Hill Technology Centre, progressing toward a final investment decision for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by late 2025 amid a recovering cobalt market.

Impact Minerals has entered a joint venture with Kuniko Limited to advance the Commonwealth gold-silver-copper project in New South Wales, retaining a 30% free carried interest while focusing on its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully demonstrated its innovative JESE technology, achieving over 95% silver recovery from solar panels in under 30 minutes while preserving silicon wafers and reducing environmental impact.

Metallium Ltd has appointed former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Travis Langster to its U.S. advisory board, aiming to strengthen ties with government and industry for critical metals supply chain resilience.

Ioneer Ltd announces a significant upgrade to the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, driven by a process optimization that increases annual ore throughput by 25% without extra capital costs.