Latest Critical Minerals Exploration News

Critical Resources Limited has secured a 12-month exclusive option to evaluate advanced solid-state lithium-ion battery technology from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, aiming to enhance battery safety, performance, and commercial potential.

Encounter Resources has uncovered a new high-grade niobium and rare earth element zone 500 metres east of its Crean resource, highlighting the expanding potential of the Elephant Island Fault corridor in Western Australia.

Pioneer Lithium has identified promising exploration targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho, focusing on critical minerals like tungsten and antimony. The company plans advanced geophysical surveys to refine drill targets and leverage strategic processing opportunities nearby.

Australian Critical Minerals has appointed geologist Allister Caird as a Non-Executive Director, alongside key leadership shifts including Dean DeLargie's move to Executive Chairman. These changes underscore the company’s strategic push in critical minerals exploration across Australia and Peru.

Metal Bank Limited has successfully closed a $2.42 million entitlement offer, bolstering its capacity to advance gold projects in Western Australia and critical minerals exploration in Queensland.

EnergyX’s share price hike to US$11 signals renewed investor confidence and a lithium market rebound, increasing Pantera Lithium’s holding value by A$5.4 million.

Tivan Limited has secured six new exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, boosting its critical minerals portfolio with copper, cobalt, and gold prospects. The $500,000 deal complements its existing Turiscai Project and positions the company for accelerated exploration in a largely untapped region.

Lodestar Minerals reports promising gold drilling results at Ned’s Creek, advances exploration in Chile, and announces a strategic acquisition of a US rare earth project.

Litchfield Minerals has identified multiple high-priority conductor targets at its Oonagalabi Project and confirmed significant manganese mineralisation at Lucy Creek, backed by strong funding to advance drilling.

Terra Critical Minerals (ASX, T92) broadens its critical minerals portfolio with new US initiatives and promising exploration in New South Wales and Canada. The company also pursues a US OTC listing to tap North American capital.

OzAurum Resources reports significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Mulgabbie North project and regains full control of its feasibility study, positioning the company to accelerate development amid record gold prices.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium recoveries from its Conchas Project in Spain, while its subsidiary pursues a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over regulatory hurdles at the Salamanca uranium project.