Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

OD6 Metals has launched a metallurgical diamond core drilling program at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, aiming to refine heap leach processing and produce high-quality rare earth samples for offtake talks.

Eclipse Metals has launched a significant drilling campaign in Greenland, targeting rare earth elements at its Ivigtût and Grønnedal sites amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Pantera Lithium has won strong shareholder approval for its sale of Daytona Lithium to EnergyX, with due diligence complete and closing expected soon. Meanwhile, Pantera is broadening its US critical minerals portfolio beyond lithium.

DY6 Metals has acquired a key historic rutile mining area in central Cameroon, significantly expanding its Central Rutile Project and positioning itself as a dominant player in a globally emerging rutile province.

Lindian Resources appoints Zekai Komur as Executive Director to spearhead delivery and expansion of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, with Stage 1 fully funded and construction progressing ahead of schedule.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has raised $2.5 million through a $1 million institutional placement and a $1.5 million placement agreement with Lind Global Fund III, aiming to advance its cobalt refinery and exploration projects.

Red Mountain Mining has secured 87 claims in Utah’s historically rich Antimony Mining District, strategically adjoining Trigg Minerals’ high-grade Antimony Canyon Project. This move strengthens RMX’s position in the US critical minerals sector amid rising antimony prices and government supply chain initiatives.

Winsome Resources has identified multiple new high-grade cesium and lithium mineralisation zones at its Sirmac-Clapier Project in Quebec, setting the stage for drilling later this year.

RareX Limited’s initial exploration at Mt Mansbridge reveals multiple high-grade heavy rare earth occurrences, including rock chips with up to 2.7% total rare earth oxides and exceptional heavy rare earth content. Soil sampling further confirms promising targets for future drilling.

Augustus Minerals has raised $1.675 million through a placement to fund maiden drilling at its Music Well gold targets and advance the Mt Kare project application. The capital boost positions the company with nearly $2.75 million in cash to accelerate exploration activities through 2025.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserve Estimate at the Finniss Lithium Project, with the Carlton deposit upgrade driving a 42% rise in total reserves. This milestone strengthens the project's restart schedule and expansion potential.

Marquee Resources has confirmed consistently high-grade antimony mineralisation at its Mt Clement (Eastern Hills) Project, setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate expected within two weeks.