Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, securing a $51.3 million strategic investment and progressing key feasibility studies across multiple projects.

Everest Metals Corporation, in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has won a $490,500 grant to accelerate its innovative rubidium extraction technology at the Mt Edon project, positioning Australia to establish its first sovereign rubidium supply.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Limited has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information is driving the activity and attributing the surge to broader market interest and improved liquidity.

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited reported a $20.7 million half-year profit with a steady fully franked dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the ASX 200. The company signals a strategic pivot with quarterly dividends and selective portfolio adjustments.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in the Northern Territory and is fast-tracking development with a drilling program planned for March 2026 to explore resource expansion.

WA1 Resources has revealed a substantial indicated mineral resource at its Luni Niobium Project, supported by successful metallurgical testwork and a robust financial position. The project’s strategic importance in the critical minerals sector is underscored by ongoing development and community engagement.

Red Mountain Mining has reported exceptional antimony assay results up to 34.3% from rock chip samples at its Oaky Creek prospect in New South Wales, confirming a large-scale orogenic antimony-gold system. The company plans drilling and further surveys in 2026 to advance exploration.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has launched a $7 million capital raising via a placement of shares accompanied by 630 million new options exercisable at $0.015, set to expire in three years. The offer aims to bolster working capital and advance exploration projects across the US and Brazil.

VHM Limited has terminated its offtake agreement with Shenghe Resources to pursue broader global partnerships for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, appointing Macquarie Capital to accelerate funding and offtake discussions ahead of production in 2027.

WA1 Resources has reported exceptional high-grade niobium drill results from its Luni Niobium Project, extending mineralisation and setting the stage for an updated resource estimate in 2026.

Larvotto Resources’ latest diamond drilling at Clarks Gully reveals continuous high-grade antimony-gold mineralisation and promising tungsten zones, validating geophysical targeting and opening new avenues for resource expansion.

Tivan Limited has locked in $11.3 million in initial funding from ETFS Capital, marking a key step forward for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia. This strategic partnership accelerates development towards a Final Investment Decision expected in 2026.