Latest Critical Materials News

Resouro Strategic Metals reports a significant update to its Tiros project resource alongside a reduced quarterly loss, highlighting progress in its Brazilian exploration assets.

5E Advanced Materials has released a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Fort Cady Project in California, highlighting a 39.5-year mine life and strong economics with a pre-tax NPV7 of US$724.8 million and a 19.2% IRR.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has extended its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited, pushing the deadline to August 22, 2025. This marks the sixth extension in the ongoing bid process.

5E Advanced Materials has released a comprehensive Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Fort Cady boron project in California, outlining robust economics and a 39.5-year mine life. The study highlights strong market fundamentals amid tightening global boric acid supply.

Resolution Minerals has received a non-binding $225 million offer from NASDAQ-listed Snow Lake Resources for its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, signaling potential major shifts for the company’s US operations.

Aldoro Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant inferred mineral resource of nearly 280 million tonnes at its Kameelburg Rare Earth Element-Niobium project in Namibia, highlighting its potential as a strategic alternative to Chinese supply.

Terrain Minerals has wrapped up a significant 4,995m drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold Project, with assay results expected in September 2025. The company is simultaneously advancing exploration across multiple Australian projects targeting gold, gallium, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.

WA1 Resources has successfully produced high-purity niobium oxide and ferroniobium from its Luni Niobium Project, highlighting the asset's potential to supply critical materials for aerospace, defence, and emerging battery markets.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Belfast plant is ramping up production of critical heavy rare earth oxides to meet soaring demand from Western markets following China’s export restrictions. This strategic move positions the company as a key supplier for defence, renewables, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Kinterra Capital has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.067 per share after securing a 39.46% stake, with the New World board unanimously backing the bid and urging shareholders to accept before the August deadline.