Latest Critical Metals Exploration News

Dreadnought Resources has launched a comprehensive target definition program at its Mangaroon Gold Project, deploying soil sampling and a gradient array induced polarization survey to pinpoint new drill targets ahead of discovery-focused drilling later this year.

Golden Deeps Ltd has reported significant progress at its Otavi Critical Metals Belt projects in Namibia, unveiling exceptional high-grade copper, silver, zinc, lead, germanium, and rare metal results from drilling and sampling at the Graceland prospect alongside resource expansions and ongoing exploration.

Hawk Resources has reported high-grade copper mineralisation near surface at its Cactus project in Utah, with spot pXRF assays peaking at 37.3% copper over potentially wide intervals. The ongoing drilling campaign aims to delineate a shallow mineralised zone along a historically mined corridor.

Tartana Minerals has reported promising exploration results at Cardross, supporting resource expansion and plans to scale up copper sulphate production. The company is also advancing a joint venture with Alt Resources to accelerate strategic metals exploration.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $900,000 placement to fund exploration across its Queensland gold and rare earth element projects, while reporting a cash balance of $98,000 at quarter-end. Key drilling results are awaited as the company progresses multiple tenements and JV discussions.

Askari Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and is poised to launch its maiden drilling campaign in early 2026, backed by a strengthened balance sheet and a clear focus on African critical metals.

Dreadnought Resources reports a 36% increase in high-grade gold resources at Star of Mangaroon, secures $18 million in funding, and advances critical metals projects with promising drilling results and strategic partnerships.

Venari Minerals has taken a strategic step to de-risk its Red Mountain Lithium Project by securing private water rights and land in Nevada, a critical resource in the arid region. This move, alongside ongoing metallurgical testwork and an upcoming resource estimate, positions the project for advancement.

Bubalus Resources reports significant high-grade gallium, manganese, and cobalt assays from its Amadeus Project, while preparations for maiden drilling at Nolan’s East advance with key approvals secured.

Venari Minerals reports robust lithium assay results from two drill holes at its Red Mountain project in Nevada, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate and a wave of upcoming news.

Battery Age Minerals has successfully raised A$5.5 million to accelerate drilling and exploration across three continents, targeting strategic metals vital for future technologies.

Battery Age Minerals has advanced its exploration with maiden drilling at Austria’s Bleiberg zinc-germanium project and secured approvals for gold-silver drilling in Argentina, while expanding its North American footprint with a new germanium-gallium asset in Utah.