Latest Critical Minerals News

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.

IRIS Metals has reported a JORC-compliant initial lithium resource at its Beecher Project, alongside high-grade drilling results at Tin Mountain, setting the stage for near-term production and resource expansion in South Dakota.

Invert Graphite has lodged a prospectus to raise up to A$3.5 million through a share offer priced at A$0.03 each, while advancing its acquisition of a Tanzanian critical minerals project. The company reported no exploration activity this quarter and incurred operating losses, reflecting a transitional phase ahead of relisting.

Pantera Lithium has identified six high-priority drilling locations for its Smackover Lithium Brine Project, supported by promising Arkansas legislation offering fiscal and regulatory incentives that could reshape the project's economics.

Chilwa Minerals advances its critical minerals exploration with over 3,000 metres drilled at key deposits, a strategic assay lab shift to South Africa, and expanded local lab operations to support growing activity.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

GWR Group Limited reported $2.53 million in royalties from the Wiluna Iron Ore Project through February 2025 and continues exploration at its Prospect Ridge Magnesium Project with pending assay results. The company holds strong cash reserves and is actively pursuing a major Western Australian acquisition.

Zeus Resources reports strong progress on its Casablanca Antimony Project acquisition in Morocco, highlighted by exceptional assay results and expanded mineralisation. Concurrently, the company secures a new South Australian tenement for critical minerals and divests its Mortimer Hills Project with royalty upside.

Lincoln Minerals has launched a comprehensive re-assay program targeting historic drill core at its Minbrie Cu-Pb-Zn Project, alongside progressing graphite downstream test work and advancing its Green Iron Magnetite Project with strong industry interest.

Lightning Minerals has commenced a significant drilling campaign at its Esperança lithium project in Brazil, alongside promising soil sampling results at its Caraíbas and Canabrava projects, underscoring the company’s growing footprint in the Lithium Valley region.

American Rare Earths has expanded its Halleck Creek rare earth resource by 12.2% and achieved a metallurgical breakthrough that slashes processing volumes by over 90%, underpinning a robust updated scoping study with strong financial metrics.