Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Axel REE is fast-tracking field recovery trials at its Caladão Project, leveraging proven in situ recovery methods and a rare gallium resource to position itself uniquely in the critical minerals space.

Magnum Mining’s initial drilling at its Azimuth REE Project in Brazil reveals extensive near-surface rare earth mineralisation, hinting at a major ionic adsorption clay discovery with promising grades and scale.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing its rare earth magnet recycling ambitions with strategic leadership relocation, government recognition, and new funding discussions. The company’s Belfast facility gains global significance as it targets key international markets.

Tivan Limited’s maiden drilling at the Sandover Fluorite Project has delivered ultra high-grade fluorite assays, confirming a robust mineralised system with promising metallurgical qualities. The company is gearing up for a significant follow-up drilling campaign to expand resource definition.

Dalaroo Metals strengthens its Greenland rare earths ambitions with the appointment of industry veteran Greg Barnes and plans a US OTCQB listing to access North American capital and partnerships.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

Australian Mines Limited has reported outstanding near-surface scandium assay results from its Flemington Project, revealing significant potential to expand its existing resource. Follow-up drilling and an updated scoping study are set to advance this strategic critical minerals asset.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its first shipment of high-grade gallium mineralised test material from Western Australia to the United States, marking a key step in developing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral. The collaboration with M2i Global aims to identify optimal processing routes to support U.S. defence and semiconductor industries.

Manuka Resources’ subsidiary Trans-Tasman Resources has received a draft decision proposing to decline consent for its Taranaki VTM iron sands project, challenging the company’s plans to develop a critical minerals supply in New Zealand.

US1 Critical Minerals announces a bonus issue of options to shareholders and a $1.5 million placement with free attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.