Latest Critical Metals News

Hammer Metals is set to accelerate exploration with a 3,000m drilling campaign at its Kalman Critical Metals Deposit and other key copper-gold prospects in Mount Isa, aiming to upgrade resources and underpin a maiden Scoping Study.

Metallium Limited reports rapid progress at its Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas, advancing its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology to recover critical metals from electronic waste. The company targets processing 8,000 tonnes of printed circuit boards annually by late 2026.

CGN Resources has completed a detailed airborne magnetic survey over its Christmas Well Project in Western Australia, revealing multiple promising gold targets beneath shallow cover and setting the stage for imminent drilling.

Chilwa Minerals has reported a significant niobium discovery at its Mpyupyu Target in Malawi, revealing extensive mineralisation open at depth and supported by associated critical metals. The company plans expanded drilling and revised assay techniques to better define this promising new resource.

6K Additive has secured a US$1.95 million Phase II contract from a U.S. defense agency to develop domestic recycling of critical strategic metals into high-value powders, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports.

Codrus Minerals has identified high-grade molybdenum mineralisation up to 4.2% at its Bull Run Gold Project in Oregon, revealing significant polymetallic potential beyond gold. The discovery opens new avenues for exploration and value creation.

Western Ridge Resources has identified several promising shallow mineral targets at its Keystone Project in Nevada, backed by a fully funded 19-hole drilling program set to commence soon.

Golden Deeps has identified three significant sulphide targets at its Graceland prospect in Namibia, with maiden drilling revealing exceptional grades of copper, silver, zinc, germanium, and antimony. These findings bolster the company’s ambition to replicate the world-class Tsumeb deposit nearby.

Variscan Mines has announced a delay in its earn-in agreement for Irish zinc assets after vendors failed to meet financial obligations within the agreed timeframe. The company’s board will now reassess next steps amid growing uncertainty.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has swung from a $22.6 million loss in 2024 to an $11.9 million profit in 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and acquisitions. The company is now poised to accelerate copper production with a major capital raise and new mining leases.

Metro Mining has delivered a remarkable turnaround in 2025, posting record shipments and profits, while announcing a strategic share buy-back and debt extension to underpin future growth.

Latrobe Magnesium has successfully achieved continuous production of magnesium oxide from brown coal ash at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a critical step towards magnesium metal production later this year.