Latest Critical Minerals Market News

Resolution Minerals secures a $2 million placement from Tribeca Investment Partners, reinforcing its position in the U.S. critical minerals sector and advancing exploration at the strategically important Horse Heaven Project.

Encounter Resources has reported significant rare earth element mineralisation across multiple prospects in Western Australia's West Arunta, highlighting the region's emerging status as a major niobium-REE province.

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.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited (ASX – LMG) has launched an $8 million equity raising to fund the ramp-up of its magnesium metal production and advance feasibility studies for a larger commercial plant. The company’s patented hydromet process converts brown coal ash into sustainable magnesium with significantly lower emissions than global peers.

Elementos Limited has executed a binding option agreement to acquire half of Iberian Smelting SL, owner of the Robledollano Tin Smelter in Spain, setting the stage for the EU's first vertically integrated primary tin supply chain.

Nova Minerals has secured a critical land use permit for an antimony refinery at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, backed by a US$43.4 million award from the U.S. Department of War. The company aims to produce military-grade antimony by 2026/27, positioning itself as a pivotal domestic supplier in the U.S. critical minerals market.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised $9.83 million through an upsized Share Purchase Plan, well above its $5 million target, boosting total capital raised this year to nearly $90 million.

Pantera Lithium has completed the $40 million sale of its Smackover Project to EnergyX, gaining immediate cash and significant equity exposure while setting sights on expanding its U.S. critical minerals portfolio.

Siren Gold reports compelling high-grade gold and antimony assay results from its Langdons Project in New Zealand, confirming significant mineralisation and setting the stage for its maiden drilling program.

Pacgold Limited has launched an extensive exploration campaign at its St George Gold-Antimony Project in Queensland, deploying soil sampling and geophysical surveys ahead of planned drilling.

Andromeda Metals' latest Scoping Study reveals a compelling economic case for its innovative High Purity Alumina (HPA) production technology, highlighting strong returns and a significant carbon emissions advantage. The project aims to meet soaring global demand with a 10,000 tonne per annum facility in South Australia.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has successfully raised $25.1 million through a heavily supported placement, positioning itself to advance its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho and prepare for a NASDAQ listing.