Latest Critical Materials News

ABx Group has launched a new drilling campaign targeting extensions of its high-grade T8 rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania, focusing on critical elements terbium and dysprosium. Early drilling confirms shallow mineralisation with assays pending, highlighting the project's strategic potential amid global supply constraints.

Lithium Universe has signed a strategic MOU with Taiwan’s RePV Tech to collaborate on advanced silver extraction from recycled solar panels, aiming to transform photovoltaic waste into valuable resources.

Almonty Industries posted a strong Q3 net income driven by rising tungsten prices and strategic financing, while advancing its flagship Sangdong Mine and acquiring new US exploration rights.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a placement to institutional investors, aiming to fast-track its Browns Range heavy rare earths project and repay existing debt.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has taken a decisive step forward with the Final Investment Decision for its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, initiating full-scale construction and early sales. The company also advances renewable energy plans and strategic rebranding to solidify its regional presence.

Northern Minerals reports a robust Definitive Feasibility Study and secures conditional funding interest, positioning Browns Range as a critical supplier of heavy rare earths by 2028.

ABx Group Limited reports strong progress in rare earth extraction and clean chemical production, backed by strategic investments and a recent $3 million capital raise.

Latitude 66 Limited has completed the sale of its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Joint Venture to Carnaby Resources, transforming its balance sheet to a debt-free position with $6.4 million in cash and shares. Meanwhile, promising exploration results at its Australian gold projects and a new cobalt processing agreement in Finland set the stage for growth.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured exclusive rights to a breakthrough silver extraction technology from Macquarie University, promising high-purity silver recovery from solar panels while preserving valuable silicon wafers. This innovation complements their existing recycling and lithium refining strategies in North America.

IperionX has boosted titanium powder production capacity by 60% and secured US$75 million in Department of War funding to scale up to 1,400 tonnes per annum by 2027, aiming to become the largest and lowest-cost US titanium producer.

Volt Resources has secured strategic funding and relocated its US operations to Alabama, advancing its graphite refinery ambitions while winning a key legal battle in Ukraine.

Lynas Rare Earths is set to boost its Heavy Rare Earths production with a new separation plant in Malaysia, aiming to meet rising global demand outside China. The A$180 million project will leverage Lynas’ Mt Weld deposit and local resources to supply critical materials for advanced manufacturing.