Latest Critical Minerals News

Asian Battery Metals has exercised its option to acquire the Maikhan Uul Copper-Gold Project in southwestern Mongolia, adding a strategically significant asset to its portfolio with confirmed high-grade mineralisation and a long-term mining licence.

Aura Energy has postponed its strategic transaction for the Häggån project due to an ongoing Swedish government inquiry into alum shale mining and current market conditions, while retaining full ownership and commitment to the project.

Tivan Limited has secured an early release of $3 million from its $7.4 million IPCM grant to advance the Speewah Fluorite Project’s feasibility study, aligning funding with project timelines and reinforcing financial backing ahead of a final investment decision.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (AT4) has submitted a drilling permit for the historic Fraction Lode tungsten mine and commenced refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain processing mill, marking a pivotal step in its US tungsten supply chain strategy.

Rumble Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold and tungsten drill results at its Western Queen project, underpinning plans for resource upgrades and a feasibility study.

Locksley Resources has produced 99.5% pure antimony trioxide from its Desert Antimony Mine feedstock, marking a key step toward restoring a fully domestic U.S. supply chain for this critical mineral.

Temas Resources has reported significant assay results from its 2025 drilling at the La Blache Project, revealing thick zones rich in gallium, scandium, and chromium alongside titanium, vanadium, and iron. The company’s proprietary RCL technology promises to unlock additional value from this multi-element mineralisation.

Tusker Minerals has identified high-grade rutile titanium mineralisation at its Mzimba licences in northern Malawi, with initial sampling revealing strong titanium dioxide concentrations and promising exploration potential.

Red Mountain Mining has revealed strong assay results extending high-grade antimony mineralisation at its Oaky Creek Prospect in New South Wales, highlighting new drill-ready targets ahead of planned Q2 2026 drilling.

EV Resources has acquired the remaining 50% stake in the Don Enrique Copper-Silver Project in Peru, consolidating a large, drill-ready land package with significant high-grade mineralisation and permits in place.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed David Wall as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Allister Caird to Managing Director, signaling a strategic push to advance its critical minerals projects in Western Australia.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has significantly expanded its Sulista Rare Earth District in Bahia, Brazil, extending the strike length from over 10 km to more than 17 km with multiple high-grade mineralised corridors. The latest drilling results underpin a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate expected mid-2026 and support BRE’s strategic hub-and-spoke development plan.