Latest Critical Minerals News

IMDEX Limited reported a resilient FY25 with steady margins, reduced net debt, and strategic acquisitions positioning it for growth. The company’s FY26 outlook is optimistic, supported by improving global exploration activity and technology adoption.

Ark Mines has secured Environmental Authority approval for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project in Queensland, marking a crucial step towards obtaining its Mining Licence. The company has also completed a major drilling program, setting the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.

Liberty Metals has secured an option to acquire three strategically located critical mineral projects in Brazil, targeting high-purity rutile and rare earth elements. This move positions the company in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with promising exploration upside.

American West Metals has raised A$7 million at a premium to advance its West Desert Project, home to the largest and highest-grade indium resource in the US. The funding includes a strategic $2 million investment from Tribeca Investment Partners and aims to accelerate critical metals development amid supportive US policies.

Felix Gold Limited confirms strong continuity and high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array project in Alaska, positioning for near-term production to address critical US supply shortages amid China's export ban.

Auris Minerals has raised $3.2 million through a strategic placement to expand its geological team and fast-track exploration in the Bryah Basin, focusing on copper, gold, and rare earths.

EV Resources has appointed Michael Brown as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead its North American antimony supply strategy, aiming to restart production in Mexico and expand U.S. projects amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has responded to an ASX price query following a significant jump in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed material information. The company attributes the surge to sector-wide momentum and recent diplomatic engagements.

Encounter Resources has reported significant rare earth element mineralisation across multiple prospects in Western Australia's West Arunta, highlighting the region's emerging status as a major niobium-REE province.

Ionic Rare Earths has expanded its capital raising to $15.6 million, driven by a $3 million strategic investment from US firm Argentem Creek Partners and strong shareholder support. The funds will accelerate projects across magnet recycling, rare earth refining, and US supply chain development.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

Tivan Limited has formalized a three-year strategic partnership with New York-based Exante Data to deepen analytics and policy advisory in the rapidly evolving critical minerals sector.