Latest Critical Materials News

6K Additive, a US-based metal powder innovator, reports a 3.85% revenue dip to US$17.7 million and narrows net loss to US$17.9 million in its first ASX-listed year. The company plans a fivefold capacity expansion backed by significant government grants and a US$27.4 million loan.

Dateline Resources has acquired the Music Valley Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, backed by historical high-grade data, and invested US$1 million in Fermi Critical Minerals to boost exploration across the US. This move complements its existing gold and rare earth projects, positioning the company at the forefront of critical mineral supply chain security.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured a crucial 27-year water licence for its Kazakhstan graphite project, marking a significant step in de-risking development. This approval complements prior permits and supports the upcoming feasibility study.

Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.

Neometals Ltd has reported impressive new copper assay results from its historic Rinaldi workings within the Barrambie Gold Project, setting the stage for imminent drilling to explore this high-grade opportunity further.

Livium Ltd announces a further A$335,000 distribution from its 50% stake in the LieNA joint venture, following receipt of a substantial R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25. The joint venture remains well-funded through FY27, supporting ongoing lithium extraction technology development.

5E Advanced Materials has successfully closed an oversubscribed US$36 million public offering, positioning itself to advance its boron operations and finalise key commercial contracts.

5E Advanced Materials is raising up to $36 million through a stock offering to fund the development of its Fort Cady boron and lithium project in California. The capital raise comes amid ongoing concerns about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern without further financing.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.

5E Advanced Materials has successfully priced an upsized and oversubscribed US$36 million public offering, aiming to accelerate its boron and lithium development projects. The capital raise underscores investor confidence as the company advances its clean energy materials strategy.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.

Critica Limited has confirmed repeatable high-grade rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, delivering an 86% TREO concentrate and demonstrating gallium by-product potential. The company also secured an oversubscribed $8 million placement to fund pilot operations and a scoping study.