Latest Critical Minerals News

Osmond Resources has confirmed the award of the Orión Investigation Permit in Spain and is set to begin an initial drilling program this quarter, advancing its EU Critical Minerals Project amid strong regulatory support.

New World Resources has upgraded its Antler Copper Deposit resource to 14.2 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent, secured key permitting milestones, and recommended shareholders accept a $0.067 per share takeover offer from Kinterra Capital.

Nova Minerals has launched a 15,000-meter drilling campaign at its Estelle Project targeting gold and antimony, while advancing a US Department of Defense grant application to fast-track its antimony development.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has reported significant progress at its Ema rare earths project, achieving high recovery rates from in-situ recovery (ISR) tests and securing a $4 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Neometals has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ironclad gold deposit at Barrambie and signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to advance its lithium processing technology, alongside progress in battery recycling plant commissioning.

Piche Resources has appointed Karilyn Farmer as Managing Director, signaling a strategic push for its gold and uranium assets as founder Stephen Mann retires.

Morella Corporation has secured key heritage approvals and government co-funding, while prioritising rubidium extraction research ahead of drilling at its Mt Edon and Mallina projects.

Patriot Resources has signed to acquire the high-grade Sugarloaf Copper Deposit in Zambia and commenced drilling on a fresh copper target, backed by a $2.2 million capital raise to accelerate exploration.

Ark Mines has secured $1.5 million to advance its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project, initiating a key drilling campaign and metallurgical testing aimed at significantly upgrading its resource base.

Terrain Minerals has completed an expanded 22-hole drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold Project and is progressing metallurgical studies at Larin’s Lane Gallium/REE project, backed by a recent $1.58 million capital raise.

Vital Metals has unveiled a promising Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earth and Niobium project in Canada, highlighting strong financial metrics and significant growth potential over an 11-year mine life.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.