Latest Critical Minerals Strategy News

Lincoln Minerals’ Kookaburra Graphite Project has delivered battery-grade graphite purity exceeding 99.95%, confirming its suitability for lithium-ion battery anodes through a safer, hydrofluoric acid-free process.

Trigg Minerals has acquired the Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, the largest and highest-grade antimony deposit in the USA, with a historic resource estimate of 12.7 million tonnes. The company plans to validate and upgrade this resource to JORC standards, advancing its critical minerals strategy in a top-ranked mining jurisdiction.

Lode Resources has launched a 15-hole diamond drilling program at its Magwood Antimony Project in NSW, targeting multiple high-grade lodes including unmined mineralisation down to 450m. This move bolsters Lode’s strategic position in critical minerals amid rising antimony demand.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.

Cygnus Metals has secured conditional approval for up to C$1.3 million from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to support key pre-construction milestones at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, marking a significant step towards feasibility and infrastructure development.

Alliance Nickel Ltd has completed a definitive feasibility study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, revealing strong financial metrics, increased ore reserves, and strategic collaborations with global automakers. The project is positioned to become a low-cost, sustainable supplier of high-purity nickel and cobalt for the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

VHM Limited has secured ministerial endorsement for its Goschen Project Environmental Effects Statement, paving the way for a Final Investment Decision and targeted production in 2026. The company also advanced financing and strategic appointments to support its development trajectory.