Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

Vital Metals has locked in firm commitments for an extra $5.6 million placement, building on its August raise, to accelerate development of its Tardiff rare earths deposit in Canada.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging auger drilling results at its Caldas Project in Brazil, confirming broad near-surface rare earth mineralisation and initiating new drilling at Caldas South. The company aims to define an Exploration Target and advance metallurgical studies to support resource development.

Carnaby Resources has landed a A$12.5 million investment from the Queensland government-backed QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development of its Greater Duchess copper-gold project. The funding will underpin key feasibility studies and position the company for a final investment decision by late 2026.

Iltani Resources has locked in an $8 million investment from Queensland’s government-backed QIC fund to fast-track its Orient Silver-Indium Project, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals development in Northern Queensland.

Osmond Resources has completed geological logging of its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, identifying seven promising mineral layers. A second drill rig is now operational to further test the continuity of these layers.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Red Mountain Mining reports impressive rock chip assay results from its Armidale Antimony-Gold Project in NSW, revealing strong antimony grades up to 36.3% and gold presence, while advancing exploration efforts in both Australia and the US.

Tungsten Mining NL is moving to list on the U.S. OTCQB Market, aiming to tap into strong North American investor interest as tungsten prices climb and critical mineral security becomes a priority.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Chilwa Minerals has completed soil sampling over 47 rare earth and niobium anomalies in Malawi, confirming key pathfinder elements and prioritizing targets for ongoing diamond drilling. The results highlight significant potential for both heavy and light rare earth elements within the company’s extensive license area.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its North Pine Project in Idaho, adding 192 new claims across three promising prospects targeting antimony and tungsten near Perpetua Resources’ flagship Stibnite Gold Project.