Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead the commercialisation of U.S.-produced antimony, following a landmark domestic metal ingot milestone.

Vital Metals has raised A$6.8 million through a strategic placement and refreshed its board to accelerate development of its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada, with further funding pending shareholder approval.

Petratherm Limited has significantly extended high-grade titanium mineralisation at its Rosewood East prospect and discovered a new Echo Prospect, advancing its Muckanippie Project towards a maiden resource.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has reported promising leach test results from its Brazilian rare earth projects and announced plans for a critical minerals processing hub in Nevada, supported by a $7 million capital raise.

James Bay Minerals reports promising high-grade gold-silver drill results at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada and announces a strategic acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, backed by a $30 million capital raise.

Lindian Resources has taken a decisive step forward with a Final Investment Decision on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a $91.5 million institutional placement and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is on track for production by late 2026, backed by expanded mining licenses and a new owner-operator mining model.

Tungsten Mining NL reports strong progress on its Mt Mulgine Project, leveraging soaring tungsten prices and a new gold resource estimate to drive development. The company also raises $9.5 million and initiates a US OTCQB listing process.

Mont Royal Resources has completed a transformative merger with Commerce Resources, securing A$10 million to advance the Ashram Rare Earths Project, positioning itself as a key player in North America’s critical minerals sector.

IRIS Metals’ Phase II drilling at the Tin Mountain Project confirms exceptional lithium grades and unveils critical minerals like rubidium, positioning the company as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reported strong progress in its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project with high recovery rates and production milestones, while also expanding and resuming drilling at its Overland Uranium Project. The company bolstered its financial position through government grants and option exercises.

Ragusa Minerals has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc., gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, a critical asset aligned with US strategic mineral priorities.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.