Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

Lodestar Minerals has appointed two former heavy rare earths experts from MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths to spearhead its U.S. downstream magnet and supply chain strategy, following its planned acquisition of the Virgin Mountain project in Arizona.

EnergyX’s share price hike to US$11 signals renewed investor confidence and a lithium market rebound, increasing Pantera Lithium’s holding value by A$5.4 million.

Energy Transition Minerals has appointed two former Danish diplomats to its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its rare earths project in Greenland amid ongoing legal challenges.

Diablo Resources has initiated exploration at its Star Range Project in Utah, targeting exceptional silver and antimony grades with modern techniques and strategic US government backing.

Tivan Limited has secured six new exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, boosting its critical minerals portfolio with copper, cobalt, and gold prospects. The $500,000 deal complements its existing Turiscai Project and positions the company for accelerated exploration in a largely untapped region.

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Jindalee Lithium has initiated a significant core drilling program at its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, aiming to enhance lithium recovery and explore valuable magnesium by-products. Results are anticipated in early 2026, marking a pivotal step in advancing this major lithium resource.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Battery Age Minerals Limited (BM8) is accelerating exploration across its diversified critical metals projects spanning Europe, North America, and South America, positioning itself as a key player in the global supply of germanium, gallium, lithium, gold, and silver.

Resolution Minerals has confirmed a large, open-ended gold system at its Golden Gate prospect within the Horse Heaven Project, Idaho, with drill holes returning broad mineralised intervals from surface. The discovery aligns closely with nearby major deposits and sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Locksley Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank indicating potential financing support of up to US$191 million for its Mojave Project, aligning with U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic critical minerals supply chains.