Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

IRIS Metals has partnered with Rock Zero to pioneer a low-emission lithium refining process in the U.S., aiming to secure a domestic supply chain with breakthrough technology.

Black Bear Minerals has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, including $150 million in existing infrastructure, positioning itself strategically amid rising silver demand and geopolitical supply shifts.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

VHM Limited has launched a fully-underwritten A$10.3 million placement alongside a A$1 million Share Purchase Plan to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project toward a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Red Mountain Mining has significantly enlarged its Yellow Pine Antimony Project in Idaho by acquiring additional claims, increasing the project footprint by 75%. Positioned near major gold-antimony deposits, this move strengthens its foothold in a critical US mining district.

Felix Gold's metallurgical testwork confirms ultra-high purity antimony concentrate from its Treasure Creek NW Array prospect, exceeding US military specifications and offering multiple processing pathways. This breakthrough could rapidly address critical US supply shortages amid geopolitical export bans.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd has made a strong entrance on the US OTCQB market, surging 36% on its first day of trading as it advances key antimony and gold projects across the US and Australia.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional assay results from its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth mineralisation. The discovery positions the project as a significant potential supplier of critical minerals within the EU.

Tungsten Mining NL’s latest scoping study for the Mt Mulgine Project in Western Australia reveals a robust critical minerals asset with strong financial metrics and a clear path to production by 2029.

Magnetite Mines Limited has confirmed additional near-surface rare earth mineralisation at its Ironback Hill Project in South Australia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in early 2026.

PhosCo Ltd reports thick, high-grade phosphate intersections at its Gasaat Project in Tunisia, coinciding with phosphate's addition to the US Critical Minerals List. The company plans maiden resource estimates and an updated scoping study to advance project development.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.