Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Lindian Resources has begun construction of the Tipume accommodation village at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a critical step towards operational readiness. The modern camp is designed to support up to 90 personnel and is expected to be completed by early 2026.

Gladiator Resources has reaffirmed the binding nature of its agreement with Apex USA Resources LLC for Rare Earth Elements tenements in the US, despite ongoing disputes among Apex principals and ASX scrutiny.

5E Advanced Materials has announced a significant upgrade to its Fort Cady Project, increasing measured and indicated borate resources by 61% and lithium resources by 54%, positioning it as a leading domestic supplier of critical minerals.

RareX Limited has completed heritage clearance at its Khaleesi Project, paving the way for a 3,000m drill campaign targeting extensive high-grade gallium-rich clays and rare earth mineralisation in early 2026.

Tivan Limited has made significant progress on its Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, completing a major drilling phase and advancing its Feasibility Study, now scheduled for completion in February 2026. The project aims to produce acidgrade fluorspar for global markets, supported by strong joint venture partnerships and strategic financing.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Power Minerals has partnered with Australian tech firm Gega Elements to develop a gallium extraction process from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to establish a vertically integrated supply chain amid rising global demand and supply risks.

PTR Minerals continues to expand its titanium discovery at Muckanippie with drill results revealing thick, high-grade heavy mineral sands rich in titanium from surface at the Duke and Nardoo prospects.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Columbia University to develop cutting-edge, sustainable technologies for rare earth and critical mineral processing in the US, advancing its Mine-to-Market strategy amid growing government support.

Encounter Resources has uncovered a new high-grade niobium and rare earth element zone 500 metres east of its Crean resource, highlighting the expanding potential of the Elephant Island Fault corridor in Western Australia.

Red Mountain Mining has secured approval to list on the US OTCQB market, with trading set to begin on November 17, 2025. The move enhances liquidity and positions the company to leverage US government funding for its critical minerals projects.

Lycopodium Limited projects steady growth for FY26 with revenue guidance of $390-$410 million, underpinned by strong project momentum and the strategic SAXUM acquisition expanding its footprint in the Americas.