Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding agreement to merge with IDM International, acquiring the high-grade Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. This strategic move positions Blackstone at the forefront of critical metals and precious metals markets amid growing global demand.

Nimy Resources has defined a high-grade gallium Exploration Target in Western Australia and secured strategic partnerships to support supply to the US Department of Defense, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

SQX Resources has integrated new drilling data with historical exploration to refine its gold and copper targets at Scrub Paddock and Ollenburgs, while maintaining a solid cash position of $1.64 million.

Battery Age Minerals reports exceptional germanium grades at its Bleiberg project, confirms critical isotope Ge76, and secures a high-grade gold-silver project in Argentina, while delivering record lithium drilling results at Falcon Lake.

Enova Mining reports significant high-grade titanium discoveries at its CODA North and Central projects in Brazil, supported by a $1.5 million placement to accelerate exploration and development.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

International Graphite's March 2025 quarterly report highlights strong geopolitical tailwinds and government backing for its Springdale Graphite Project and Collie processing facilities, positioning the company as a key player in the critical minerals supply chain.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

Axel REE Limited advances its flagship Caladão REE-Gallium Project with significant high-grade intercepts and begins a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, backed by $9.6 million in cash and strategic government partnerships.

Trigg Minerals has solidified its ownership of the Wild Cattle Creek antimony deposit with NSW government approval and confirmed high-grade antimony and tungsten mineralisation beneath the site. The company also expanded its New South Wales footprint through strategic acquisitions of historic gold and antimony projects.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Kuniko Limited has streamlined its Norwegian battery metals portfolio, pursued non-dilutive green funding, and forged AI satellite data partnerships, setting the stage for growth in Europe’s critical minerals sector.