Latest Critical Minerals News

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a binding agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) in a deal valuing ASM at approximately A$447 million, offering shareholders a 121% premium. The acquisition aims to establish a vertically integrated Western rare earths supply chain, aligning with critical minerals strategies between the US and Australia.

Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, securing a $51.3 million strategic investment and progressing key feasibility studies across multiple projects.

Litchfield Minerals has completed its first field reconnaissance at the Silver Valley Project, revealing well-developed quartz reefs and visible sulphide mineralisation. The company is set to launch a geophysical survey to pinpoint drill targets for 2026.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

VHM Limited has made significant strides in developing its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, securing substantial funding and critical regulatory approvals while expanding its resource base.

Nova Minerals’ 2025 drilling at the Korbel Gold Deposit in Alaska reveals a near-surface higher-grade core, supporting a pilot starter pit and promising cost efficiencies through ore sorting.

Everest Metals Corporation, in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has won a $490,500 grant to accelerate its innovative rubidium extraction technology at the Mt Edon project, positioning Australia to establish its first sovereign rubidium supply.

Group 6 Metals has delivered a standout quarter with record tungsten production and sales, significantly reducing debt while advancing underground mining plans at its Dolphin Mine.

EcoGraf’s maiden exploration in Tanzania delivers promising high-grade gold results, including a standout 4.45 g/t sample at Hazina, while a strategic farm-in with AngloGold Ashanti begins on the Golden Eagle project.

Fulcrum Lithium has secured permits for an extensive Phase 3 drilling program at its Alkali Flats project in Nevada, aiming to expand and refine its lithium resource amid a robust market rally.

PhosCo Ltd reports significant progress at its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia, backed by a €1 million EBRD grant and promising drilling outcomes at KM and SAB deposits. The company is well positioned amid rising global phosphate demand and tightening supply.