Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Litchfield Minerals has launched a detailed ground gravity survey over the Bomb Diggity target at its Oonagalabi permit, aiming to refine subsurface geological models and guide upcoming drilling campaigns.

RareX Limited has won a $175,000 government-backed drilling grant to advance exploration of significant gallium mineralisation at its Khaleesi Project in Western Australia, underpinning the project’s critical minerals promise.

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

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.