Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Chilwa Minerals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork from its Mposa Deposit, confirming the potential for commercial-grade ilmenite and promising by-products including zircon and rare earth minerals. These findings will shape the upcoming Scoping Study and flowsheet design.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed a major expansion of its Kameelburg polymetallic deposit in Namibia, doubling the mineralisation footprint and enhancing drilling capabilities to deepen resource definition.

Pantera Lithium Limited has agreed to sell its Smackover Lithium Project subsidiary to Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. for A$40 million, significantly strengthening its financial position and strategic exposure to U.S. lithium assets.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has secured $3.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate scandium resource development across its NSW projects, signaling renewed momentum after arbitration setbacks.

Nico Resources Limited reported steady progress on its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project despite challenging market conditions, completing a $1.1 million share placement and advancing metallurgical and drilling programs.

Enova Mining has revealed significant near-surface titanium oxide and rare earth element mineralisation from initial auger drilling at its CODA Central Project in Brazil, highlighting the project's multi-commodity potential.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop the high-grade Sandover Fluorite Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals sector.

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.

Meteoric Resources has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil, highlighting a low-cost, long-life deposit with strong government backing and a targeted production start in 2028.

Wildcat Resources advances its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project with the Preliminary Feasibility Study nearing completion and strong metallurgical results, supported by a robust cash position of $55.1 million.

Energy Transition Minerals has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Penouta Mine in Spain, a critical asset for Europe’s supply of tantalum and niobium. The outcome hinges on regulatory approvals and competitive bidding.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) has acquired exploration license EL6895, adding 972 km² to its Overland Uranium Project and uncovering significant near-surface uranium potential from historic data. Drilling is set to resume in July 2025 to test this promising new target alongside existing deeper uranium prospects.