Latest Critical Minerals Exploration News

MinRex Resources reports promising rare earth element and titanium dioxide results from its maiden drilling at the Fraser Range Project, while extending its option to acquire a 50% stake until January 2026.

Morella Corporation’s September quarter report reveals significant progress in its diversified critical minerals portfolio, including new titanium-vanadium exposure and streamlined US lithium assets. The company is gearing up for drilling and resource definition in 2026, supported by strengthened funding.

Critical Resources Limited has significantly expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Canada and completed maiden drilling at its Amoco Gold-Antimony Project in Australia, while also acquiring a large gold-antimony portfolio in New Zealand. The company raised $1.8 million to fund exploration and appointed Tim Wither as Managing Director.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional maiden drilling results at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a polymetallic system rich in lithium, caesium, tin, tungsten, and tantalum. A recent $1.6 million capital raise bolsters its exploration momentum.

Berkeley Energia reports promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Conchas Project in Spain, highlighting strong recoveries of lithium and rubidium using flotation and magnetic separation techniques. These findings advance the project's potential in critical minerals supply.

Cosmos Exploration deepens its foothold in Bolivia’s lithium sector through advanced brine testing and a strategic pilot plant purchase, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable lithium extraction.

Lion Rock Minerals has confirmed a major expansion of its mineralised footprint at the Minta Rutile and Monazite Projects in Cameroon, backed by significant funding rounds including a strategic partnership with Tronox Holdings. The company is well-positioned to accelerate exploration and resource definition into 2026.

Basin Energy has completed its acquisition of NeoDys Limited, gaining a dominant landholding in northwest Queensland rich in uranium and rare earth elements. The company is poised to commence maiden drilling on three district-scale targets backed by government funding and recent capital raising.

Kincora Copper has been awarded a $143,483 drilling grant from the NSW Government to advance exploration at its promising Wongarbon porphyry project, marking a key step in unlocking one of Australia’s significant copper-gold prospects.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched its first on-ground exploration program targeting gold, silver, antimony, and tungsten across key projects in the U.S., aiming to validate historical data and identify new drill targets.

Pioneer Lithium has identified multiple promising antimony and tungsten targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho through advanced satellite imagery analysis, marking a significant step in its critical minerals exploration.

Morella Corporation has locked in A$1.4 million in convertible note funding from key shareholders and directors, strengthening its financial position to advance critical minerals exploration and acquisitions.