Latest Critical Materials News

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in Q2 2025, including its first commercial heavy rare earth metals sale and a transformative low-cost production pathway at its Dubbo Project.

Kingsland Minerals is finalising its scoping study for the Leliyn Graphite Project, positioning itself to capitalise on shifting global graphite markets driven by new US tariffs on Chinese imports.

Lithium Universe has completed the acquisition of New Age Minerals, gaining exclusive rights to a patented solar panel recycling technology that promises to revolutionize critical metal recovery. This move complements its lithium refinery ambitions and positions the company at the forefront of sustainable clean energy solutions.

New World Resources has acknowledged an increased takeover offer from Kinterra, triggering a matching rights process with Central Asia Metals. The board signals potential for a superior proposal amid a competitive bidding landscape.

Kinterra Capital has raised its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.066 per share, making the bid unconditional and signaling a possible further increase if it secures a 30% stake.

Kinterra Capital has lodged a formal review application against the Takeovers Panel’s earlier ruling involving New World Resources, signaling potential shifts in the ongoing corporate governance saga.

Almonty Industries has successfully priced a US$90 million upsized public offering and commenced trading on the Nasdaq, positioning itself as a key tungsten supplier for U.S. defense needs.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has won £11 million in government funding to spearhead a pioneering rare earth permanent magnet supply chain for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce UK dependence on Chinese exports and boost domestic EV manufacturing.

Kinterra Capital has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.064 per share and extended the acceptance deadline to July 17, signaling renewed confidence in securing control.

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.