Latest Critical Minerals Market News

Hastings Technology Metals has entered a binding agreement with Wyloo to form a 60:40 joint venture on the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project, with Wyloo taking the lead on funding and management. This partnership aims to de-risk project development and accelerate progress toward final investment decision.

Alvo Minerals is set to become a leading Brazilian explorer with its proposed acquisition of the Lavra Velha Gold Project, complementing its strong copper-zinc and rare earth portfolios.

DY6 Metals has updated its discovery of high-grade gallium mineralisation at the Tundulu Rare Earth and Phosphate Project in Malawi, revealing significant drill intercepts and ongoing metallurgical testwork that could position the company in a critical minerals market dominated by China.

Caspin Resources has delivered exceptional high-grade tin results from its maiden drilling at the Bygoo North Prospect, confirming a large-scale mineralised system with significant growth potential. Concurrently, metallurgical test work advances at Mount Squires for rare earth extraction.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

Tivan Limited has secured $9 million through a share placement backed by institutional and sophisticated investors, aiming to fund key fluorite and vanadium projects alongside general working capital needs.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the merger between Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the nickel sector. Key dates for trading suspension and scheme implementation have now been confirmed.

Marquee Resources has revealed promising exploration results at its Mt Clement Project, identifying multiple high-grade antimony and lead zones and advancing towards a maiden drilling program in Q1 2025.

DMC Mining Limited progresses its strategic acquisition of the Firawa and Labé uranium projects in Guinea, while navigating key board appointments and capital raising efforts ahead of ASX re-admission.

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.

First Graphene has secured key patents for its Kainos Technology in Australia and Korea, positioning itself at the forefront of producing graphite, graphene, and hydrogen from petroleum waste. This milestone aligns with growing global demand for critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

Kula Gold Limited has secured a 75% stake in Malawi’s Wozi Niobium Project, revealing promising historical niobium and tantalum mineralisation and setting sights on a maiden drilling program in Q2 2025.