Latest Critical Materials News

Lithium Universe’s Bécancour Lithium Refinery project in Québec is poised to capitalise on a sharp lithium price rebound, with current prices well above feasibility study forecasts. The company’s counter-cyclical development strategy is gaining momentum amid renewed market confidence.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.

The Swedish Government has formally approved the detailed zoning plan for Talga Group’s Nunasvaara South Graphite Mine, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and advancing the Vittangi Anode Project towards commercial production.

IperionX has secured a US$0.3 million prototype order from American Rheinmetall to supply lightweight titanium components for U.S. Army combat vehicles, marking a strategic step in reshoring critical materials production.

Neometals has reported compelling gold assay results from its first drilling at Barrambie Ranges in 30 years, revealing multiple high-grade mineralised zones and reinforcing the project’s exploration potential.

ABx Group has extended its rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania with new scout drilling revealing high-grade mineralisation rich in critical heavy rare earths. Positioned near surface and aligned with Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, ABx’s findings could reshape supply chains for these vital elements.

Lithium Universe has launched the engineering phase for a modular photovoltaic panel recycling plant that integrates cutting-edge technologies to recover high-purity silver, responding to soaring silver prices and rising demand from electric vehicles.

IperionX has received the last $4.6 million tranche of a $47.1 million U.S. Department of War award and 290 metric tons of titanium scrap, advancing its plan to scale titanium production in Virginia.

Estrella Resources has gained regulatory approval to extract a 30,000-tonne bulk sample of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project, marking a pioneering step for Timor-Leste’s mining sector under its modern Mining Code.

Pure Resources advances its graphite-driven thermal management strategy, forging U.S. collaborations to tap into booming data centre and defence cooling sectors.

Altech Batteries has won conditional approval for a €46.11 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY Sodium-Chloride Solid-State battery project, advancing plans for a 120 MWh manufacturing facility in Saxony.

Metallium’s US subsidiary has locked in a binding multi-year supply agreement with Glencore for electronic scrap, underpinning the commercial scale-up of its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology in Texas.