Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

American West Metals has reported exceptional assay results from resampling historical drill core at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing high-grade indium, copper, zinc, silver, and lead. The new data expands known mineralised intervals and supports ongoing drilling and government engagement.

IperionX’s Definitive Feasibility Study for its Titan Project in Tennessee reveals a robust 14-year mine plan producing critical heavy rare earths, titanium minerals, and zircon with strong financial returns and US government backing.

St George Mining has restructured its Lithium Star joint venture, with battery giant Amperex Technology Limited exchanging its 10% JV stake for a 12.5 million shareholding in St George at a 36% premium. This move consolidates lithium exploration under St George while giving ATL exposure to the Araxá niobium-rare earths project and offtake rights on future lithium production.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Revolver Resources has completed the detailed 3D earthworks and facilities design for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, advancing procurement for key processing equipment and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision.

Flynn Gold has ramped up its diamond drilling program at the Firetower Gold-Tungsten Project in northern Tasmania, expanding from three to ten holes totalling 1,600 metres. The move aims to test high-grade extensions and support a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate amid critical mineral supply pressures.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) is raising up to AUD 4.85 million via a renounceable rights issue at a 22% discount, aiming to accelerate development of its newly acquired Diamond Mountain Project in Utah and advance exploration in Canada.

Nova Minerals has launched a major 2026 exploration campaign at its Estelle Project in Alaska, combining a 10,000-metre drilling program with advancing antimony production backed by US$43.4 million in U.S. Department of War funding.

Red Mountain Mining has locked in 100% ownership of the Pioneer Tungsten Project in Montana, an advanced asset with historic drilling pointing to promising tungsten grades. The company plans to kick off drilling in June 2026, capitalising on near-record tungsten prices and US government efforts to secure domestic critical mineral supplies.

Cadoux Ltd has cleared a critical technical and commercial hurdle by qualifying its premiumHPA® high purity alumina for use in the EU-backed SAFELOOP electric vehicle battery project, opening doors to potential offtake deals and boosting its standing in the critical minerals market.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) has demonstrated a sulphur-free amorphous solid-state electrolyte with ionic conductivity and activation energy rivalling sulphide-based counterparts, potentially unlocking safer, more scalable solid-state battery manufacturing.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.