Latest Critical Minerals Sector News

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

Sultan Resources Ltd (ASX: SLZ) has successfully listed on the US OTCID Market under the code SLZRF, aiming to increase liquidity and attract North American investors. The move supports the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the precious and critical metals sectors.

The Environmental Group’s TAPC division has secured a significant A$9 million contract to supply emissions control technology for a key rare earth project in Angola, marking a strategic move into the critical minerals sector.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million with German and Australian government-backed funds, advancing the financing of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.

Everest Metals Corporation has reported promising metallurgical test results for its Mt Edon Critical Mineral Project, alongside submitting a key Mining Proposal to regulators, signalling progress toward commercial development.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a strategic acquisition of 12 tenements at Mangaroon, significantly boosting its rare earth and multi-mineral footprint in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.

Morella Corporation has completed a 20-hole drilling program at its Mt Edon Rubidium-Lithium Project, intercepting thick, continuous pegmatite zones that bolster the case for a significant mineral resource. Assay results are awaited as the company moves toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

Temas Resources Corp has opted to reduce its financial reporting frequency, moving from quarterly to semi-annual reports under a Canadian Securities Exchange pilot program. This change aligns with its status as a venture issuer and reflects its ongoing focus on proprietary processing technology and mineral projects.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has begun a low-cost refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain tungsten mill in Utah, aiming to restart production swiftly and ease regional processing bottlenecks.

Syrah Resources has successfully closed its institutional entitlement offer, securing A$44 million at a share price of 10.5 cents, with the retail offer now open to shareholders. This capital raise aims to strengthen the company’s financial position as it advances its graphite and anode material operations.