Latest Critical Materials News

Victory Metals has identified multiple ultra-high heavy rare earth oxide zones at its North Stanmore project, positioning it as a key future supplier amid soaring global prices. The company plans a major drilling campaign to expand these valuable zones while reducing processing volumes and costs.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reports key technical milestones at its Broken Hill Technology Centre, progressing toward a final investment decision for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by late 2025 amid a recovering cobalt market.

Impact Minerals has entered a joint venture with Kuniko Limited to advance the Commonwealth gold-silver-copper project in New South Wales, retaining a 30% free carried interest while focusing on its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully demonstrated its innovative JESE technology, achieving over 95% silver recovery from solar panels in under 30 minutes while preserving silicon wafers and reducing environmental impact.

Metallium Ltd has appointed former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Travis Langster to its U.S. advisory board, aiming to strengthen ties with government and industry for critical metals supply chain resilience.

Ioneer Ltd announces a significant upgrade to the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, driven by a process optimization that increases annual ore throughput by 25% without extra capital costs.

Metallium Ltd has won its first U.S. Department of Defense SBIR contract to advance domestic recovery of gallium using its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology. This milestone positions the company for larger future contracts and supports critical mineral supply chain resilience.

Iondrive Limited has secured a binding agreement with Colt Recycling LLC to test its innovative deep eutectic solvent technology for recovering rare earth elements from electronic waste, aiming to scale operations in North America.

Titomic Limited and Amaero Ltd have entered a five-year exclusive agreement to supply high-quality titanium and refractory powders, bolstering cold spray additive manufacturing for defense and aerospace sectors.

Lynas Rare Earths reported FY25 results featuring record NdPr output and the first commercial heavy rare earths production outside China, alongside a $750 million equity raise to fund its ambitious Towards 2030 growth strategy.

Lynas Rare Earths reports FY25 revenue growth amid profit decline, completes major capital projects, and launches a $750 million equity raise to fund its expansive Towards 2030 strategy.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a 20% revenue increase in FY25 driven by higher NdPr sales, yet net profit fell sharply amid ramp-up costs and market challenges. The company completed key growth projects and unveiled its Towards 2030 strategy focused on downstream expansion.