Latest Critical Minerals Development News

Voltaic Strategic Resources has refined its exploration models at Meekatharra and confirmed significant rare earth and gallium mineralisation at Paddys Well, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign in 2026 backed by a strong cash position.

Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ACM) has unveiled detailed exploration plans for its Peru projects, highlighting the Flint Project’s compelling high-grade gold and silver targets with drilling scheduled for early 2026.

NGX Limited has progressed its natural graphite exploration in Malawi and uranium projects in Namibia, while maintaining a robust financial footing with $2.7 million cash and no debt. The company is actively pursuing strategic partnerships and development pathways aligned with the clean energy transition.

EV Resources has reported impressive high-grade assays from its Milton Antimony Project in Nevada, revealing significant antimony, copper, and silver mineralisation and setting the stage for detailed follow-up exploration.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has acquired the Dutch Mountain Tungsten Project and its fully permitted processing facility in Utah, positioning itself to accelerate tungsten production in the US by bypassing lengthy federal permitting.

Metals Australia Ltd is progressing pre-feasibility studies for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec, aligning with the province’s new strategy to accelerate critical minerals development. The project’s expanded resource and downstream battery material plans position it well for North American markets.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) reported key progress in its December 2025 quarter, including legal developments for its Greenland rare earth project, advancing a strategic mine acquisition in Spain, and moves toward a US Nasdaq listing.

European Resources Limited has accelerated its rare earths exploration and metallurgical programs in Finland, supported by a fully subscribed $1.6 million rights issue and a $546,750 placement. Key drilling and processing initiatives aim to unlock value amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has reported substantial stibnite mineralisation in the first two holes of its maiden drilling campaign at the Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, validating its geological model and setting the stage for further exploration.

Osmond Resources has raised A$6.6 million through a discounted placement to fund its 2026 work program targeting titanium, zircon, and rare earth extraction in Spain. The capital boost positions the company to progress its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project amid growing EU demand for local supply.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

South Harz Potash Limited has lodged three exploration permit applications for the Torsby West Project in Sweden, securing a 25km corridor rich in copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. This move complements their existing Glava assets and positions the company strongly in a highly prospective Scandinavian IOCG district.