Latest Critical Minerals News

Ragnar Metals confirms multiple Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) prospects in southern Sweden, expanding its landholding to 159 km² and strengthening its strategic position in gold and critical minerals.

Ausmon Resources reports promising assay results from recent drilling programs targeting rare earth elements in South Australia and base metals near Broken Hill, NSW, setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Chilwa Minerals has significantly boosted its Mineral Resource Estimate by 85% to 110 million tonnes, with a majority now in the Indicated category, underpinning ongoing feasibility studies and rare earth exploration in Malawi.

NoviqTech Limited has expanded its sustainability technology footprint through key partnerships in hydrogen and battery recycling, secured a significant grant extension, and announced a $1.25 million capital raise to fuel growth.

American West Metals reports promising drilling results at its Storm Copper Project and advances critical minerals exploration in Utah, backed by strategic funding and offtake agreements.

Power Minerals Limited has completed a significant drilling program at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, confirming robust niobium and rare earth element mineralisation. The company also progressed its Rincon Lithium JV in Argentina and secured nearly A$3.9 million in new funding to support exploration and development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for up to US$903 million in Brazilian government funding to advance its Colossus Rare Earth Project, while delivering Brazil’s first locally sourced rare earth oxides and posting robust Pre-Feasibility Study results.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited reports promising Carlin-type gold mineralisation at its Nevada projects alongside strategic expansions and a $750,000 capital raise to fuel ongoing exploration.

Metal Bank Limited reports significant resource upgrades at its Livingstone Gold Project and new graphite assay results at Millennium, while advancing copper exploration in the Middle East.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has completed a promising scoping study for its Halls Creek copper-zinc-silver project and secured a key cobalt feedstock contract with Glencore, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by year-end.

Enterprise Metals Ltd reported significant progress across multiple Western Australian projects in its June 2025 quarterly update, supported by a government drilling grant and a $780,000 share placement.