Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Viking Mines has completed due diligence on its Nevada tungsten portfolio, confirming high-grade mineralisation and fast-tracking acquisition and exploration to meet urgent US supply needs.

Basin Energy's maiden drilling at the Sybella Barkly Project confirms a significant sediment-hosted rare earth element system alongside promising uranium mineralisation, setting the stage for expanded exploration in Queensland.

American West Metals Limited reveals a promising Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada alongside significant resource growth at its West Desert Project in Utah, positioning itself as a key player in North America's critical metals sector.

Caravel Minerals has secured non-binding Letters of Interest from Finnish and German export credit agencies, marking a significant step in financing its Caravel Copper Project. This European backing complements a diversified funding strategy as the company moves towards a Final Investment Decision.

Caspin Resources has announced a maiden resource estimate for its Bygoo Tin Project, highlighting significant potential to grow its high-grade tin deposits amid a rising tin market. The company is also advancing gold exploration at its Weethalle Project, signalling a diversified growth strategy.

PLS Group has acquired Calix’s stake in their joint lithium processing venture, gaining full ownership and operational control while securing a royalty-free licence for Calix’s calciner technology.

Encounter Resources has reported significant new high-grade niobium and rare earth element intersections at its Green prospect, extending mineralisation over a 4km strike. The results support an updated resource estimate and ongoing project development in Western Australia’s West Arunta region.

Marquee Resources has announced a substantial 69% increase in its Mt Clement (Eastern Hills) inferred mineral resource, now containing 11,000 tonnes of antimony equivalent metal, positioning the project as a key player in Australia's critical minerals landscape.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Mt Clement confirms strong, high-grade antimony mineralisation extending beyond current resources, advancing the project towards a pivotal economic study.

Magnetite Mines has secured all necessary permits to commence drilling at its Ironback Hill Rare Earth Element Project, aiming to expand on promising mineralisation discovered last year.

Victory Metals has partnered with Curtin University and the Australian Government to accelerate development of the North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project, positioning Australia as a key player in critical minerals supply.

St George Mining has won preferential tax treatment from the Minas Gerais government, cutting development costs for its flagship Araxá Project in Brazil. This support bolsters the company’s ambitions to establish a world-class niobium and rare earths operation.