Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

West Cobar Metals reports promising metallurgical testwork supporting a low-cost heap leach processing pathway at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project, highlighting strong recoveries of high-value rare earths including dysprosium and terbium.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

Red Mountain Mining has identified five promising antimony drill targets at its Armidale project in NSW, revealing a significant 3km mineralised system. Drilling is set to begin next quarter, with metallurgical results expected soon.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

International Graphite Limited (IG6) has partnered with Italian chemical giant ALKEEMIA to establish a cutting-edge graphite processing facility in Italy, targeting production by late 2027. This joint venture aims to secure Europe's graphite supply chain amid rising demand and regulatory pressures.

Felix Gold has confirmed its Treasure Creek antimony ore meets stringent US military-grade concentrate standards directly from the mine, advancing plans for domestic processing facilities. Independent testwork validates multiple efficient ore-to-metal pathways, positioning the company at the forefront of US critical minerals supply.

Aldoro Resources has revealed a major extension of mineralisation at its Kameelburg project, including a newly identified strontium-rich layer amid soaring global prices. This discovery could reshape the critical minerals landscape.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.

Athena Resources has entered a strategic joint venture with Terra Mining and Fenix Resources to accelerate development of premium magnetite concentrate at the Narryer Prospect, aiming for production by early 2028.

Pioneer Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, positioning its Idaho-based North Pine tungsten project at the heart of critical mineral supply chain initiatives.

Lode Resources has extended high-grade mineralisation at its Montezuma Silver & Antimony Project to 270 metres depth, revealing robust assay results and confirming the deposit remains open for further growth.