Latest Critical Materials News

Neometals has invoked a $2.5 million personal guarantee following Omaha Value Holdings' failure to pay $5 million for its Tranche 2 placement, while securing a potential standby debt facility as a financial backstop.

Impact Minerals pushes its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project into pilot production while its JV partner Kuniko hits mineralisation in every hole at Commonwealth, discovering new high-grade extensions.

Vulcan Energy Resources has reached financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds and accelerating construction across its integrated lithium and renewable energy facilities in Germany.

Bayan Mining has launched its first-ever drilling program at the Desert Star Rare Earth Project, confirming key mineralisation and signing a strategic MoU with US Critical Materials to develop processing technologies.

Green360 Technologies has locked in its inaugural commercial supply contract with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking its shift from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Talga Group has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Japan’s Dainen Materials to supply its Talnode®-C battery anode from Sweden, aiming for a binding agreement by year-end. This deepens a five-year partnership and positions Talga in Japan’s demanding battery market.

Impact Minerals (ASX:IPT) has received a $310,000 Research and Development tax rebate for FY2025, supporting its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project and investment in Alluminous Pty Ltd.

Victory Metals advances its North Stanmore project by sending heavy rare earth concentrate to potential offtake partners and expanding its ore reserve through updated geological classification.

Amaero has resumed titanium powder production following a six-week safety-driven pause, implementing extensive facility and process upgrades to enhance operational safety and support future growth.

IperionX has secured approximately US$50 million through a public offering of American Depositary Shares, targeting the scale-up of its titanium production and expansion of key US facilities.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has made significant progress in its Silver Extraction PV Recycling (SEPR) project by developing a microwave-based delamination process that preserves valuable solar panel materials and reduces energy use. The company is also advancing its lithium refinery plans in North America.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has postponed its shareholder Scheme Meetings to early August 2026, following Energy Fuels’ major financing and acquisition moves. The updated timetable awaits court and regulatory approvals, with the ASM board maintaining its unanimous recommendation.