Latest Critical Materials News

Victory Metals has secured critical U.S. federal government approval, enabling direct engagement with the Department of Defence and access to substantial funding to advance its heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.

Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project by 160%, with promising assay results and a planned drilling program to confirm mineral continuity. The company is positioning itself to benefit from strong EU demand for rare earths, titanium, and silicon metals.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.

South Harz Potash Limited has launched a two-tranche placement and a rights issue to raise over A$3 million, aiming to accelerate development of its German potash assets amid mixed funding prospects.

New World Resources Limited has agreed to a Takeovers Panel undertaking restricting share issuance to Central Asia Metals PLC pending regulatory proceedings. This move follows an application by Kinterra Capital and could influence the company’s capital raising plans.

Kinterra has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.062 per share, positioning its bid as superior and less conditional than rival Central Metals Asia’s scheme proposal. With a significant stake and strategic moves underway, the battle for NWR ownership intensifies.

Neometals Ltd has released its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ironclad deposit within its 100% owned Barrambie Gold Project, confirming an inferred resource of 13,000 ounces of gold. This milestone validates historic data and sets the stage for near-surface mining development.

New World Resources has received a conditional, non-binding takeover proposal from Kinterra Capital to acquire all remaining shares at A$0.057 each. The board is currently reviewing the offer amid ongoing market speculation.

Amaero has completed commissioning its second advanced atomizer at its Tennessee facility, reinforcing its production capacity and reaffirming strong revenue visibility for FY2026. The company’s strategic investments position it as a key domestic supplier in the US advanced manufacturing sector.

Kinterra Capital has applied to the Takeovers Panel to halt New World Resources’ $10 million placement, arguing it could block rival bids amid an ongoing takeover dispute.

Impact Minerals Limited has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, revealing strong economics and a maiden Ore Reserve. The company is advancing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study and pilot plant construction, positioning itself for low-cost, low-carbon HPA production.