Latest Critical Minerals Exploration News

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Blaze Minerals has acquired a commanding interest in the Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo, unveiling exceptional base metals grades and planning a maiden drilling campaign. Meanwhile, critical mineral discoveries in Uganda and a $2.42 million capital raise underpin its growth trajectory.

Augustus Minerals has signed a Heritage Protection Agreement with the Watarra Aboriginal Corporation, clearing the way for heritage surveys and imminent drilling at its promising Music Well Gold Project near Leonora, WA.

Octava Minerals secures $1.5 million in a placement to fund exploration and due diligence for acquiring the historically promising Federation copper-zinc-silver project in Western Tasmania.

Encounter Resources has appointed key experts to accelerate development of its Aileron niobium-rare earth project, advancing metallurgical testing and market engagement.

InVert Graphite’s initial trench assays at the Morogoro Project reveal wide zones of high-grade graphite, with grades reaching up to 29% Total Graphitic Carbon. The company is advancing to drilling to explore mineralisation at depth.

Nova Minerals has priced a US$11.1 million underwritten public offering on NASDAQ, aiming to boost exploration and development at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project by 160%, with promising assay results and a planned drilling program to confirm mineral continuity. The company is positioning itself to benefit from strong EU demand for rare earths, titanium, and silicon metals.

Dreadnought Resources advances its Gifford Creek Carbonatite project with a targeted diamond drilling campaign to supply metallurgical samples amid rising commercial interest in rare earths and critical metals.

Tambourah Metals has confirmed significant high-grade antimony, silver, and copper mineralisation at its Speewah Nth project, reinforcing historic findings and setting the stage for expanded exploration and drilling.

Encounter Resources has launched a rapid aircore drilling campaign at its Aileron project, targeting shallow, high-grade niobium and rare earth mineralisation to build on last year’s discoveries and resource base.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.