Latest Critical Metals Exploration News

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.

Dreadnought Resources has secured $18 million to fast-track its Mangaroon and Illaara gold projects, while boosting its Star of Mangaroon resource by 36% and unveiling significant rare earth discoveries at Gifford Creek.

Dynamic Metals has won a $175,000 co-funding grant from the WA Government to advance diamond drilling at its promising Cognac West gold and copper prospect, part of the Widgiemooltha Project.

Rapid Critical Metals has agreed to sell its Ingersoll project and completed the sale of Tin Mountain, both in South Dakota, to Iris Metals, receiving a mix of shares and cash payments.

Golden Deeps Ltd has contracted Terratec to conduct a comprehensive Induced Polarisation survey at its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, aiming to pinpoint high-grade copper, silver, zinc, lead, and germanium sulphide targets along a 2km mineralised corridor.

NIMY Resources is set to release its maiden JORC Inferred Resource for gallium at the Mons Project in Western Australia, amid promising copper exploration results and strategic US market partnerships.