Latest Critical Minerals For Energy Transition News

Kuniko Limited has appointed Maja McGuire as Interim Managing Director amid a leadership transition, with plans to launch a key drilling program targeting gold and silver in early 2026.

Jindalee Lithium has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its McDermitt Lithium Project’s Exploration Plan, paving the way for expanded drilling and advancing the project towards a feasibility study.

Australian Vanadium Limited advances its vertically integrated vanadium strategy with key regulatory approvals, manufacturing expansions, and a new $10 million loan facility, positioning itself for major energy storage projects.

Ionic Rare Earths has expanded its capital raising to $15.6 million, driven by a $3 million strategic investment from US firm Argentem Creek Partners and strong shareholder support. The funds will accelerate projects across magnet recycling, rare earth refining, and US supply chain development.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. reported a net loss of $925,512 for Q1 2026, alongside significant progress in its Australian gold-antimony projects and key corporate milestones including TSX main board graduation.

Capstone Copper has struck a strategic deal with Orion Resource Partners, unlocking up to $360 million for a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, accelerating development in Chile’s Atacama region.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) has won the bid for the Penouta mine in Spain, the EU’s sole tin-tantalum-niobium producer, raising A$10 million to support the acquisition and development amid regulatory hurdles.

St George Mining has unveiled a maiden JORC-compliant resource at its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earth Project, initiating an expanded drilling campaign backed by a $5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Energy Transition Minerals has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Penouta Mine in Spain, a critical asset for Europe’s supply of tantalum and niobium. The outcome hinges on regulatory approvals and competitive bidding.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.