Latest Critical Minerals News

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging first-stage metallurgical results from its Caladão Project, confirming recoveries of valuable rare earth elements and gallium using cost-effective leaching methods.

Vital Metals Limited has released a comprehensive Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earths deposit in Canada, revealing strong economic potential with an 11-year mine life and significant neodymium-praseodymium resources.

Syrah Resources has resumed production at its Balama graphite mine after a year-long halt and is advancing sales at its US Vidalia anode material facility, supported by new US tariffs on Chinese imports and a $70 million equity raise.

Syrah Resources has launched a fully underwritten A$70 million equity raising to support its Balama graphite operations and Vidalia Active Anode Material facility, alongside securing a two-year forbearance on its US Department of Energy loan. The company advances commercial qualification of Vidalia AAM amid strong demand and US tariff support.

Critica Limited reports significant progress on its Jupiter Rare Earths Project, unveiling a 95% mass reduction in beneficiation testwork and appointing a new CEO to drive development.

Impact Minerals reports a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project, underpinned by strong economics and low production costs, while strategically acquiring a 50% stake in Alluminous Pty Ltd to fast-track market entry with HiPurA® technology.

Legacy Minerals reports a robust Stage 1 Scoping Study for its Drake Project, confirming strong economics and production potential, while inaugural drilling at the Thomson Project and a $7.75 million capital raise set the stage for accelerated exploration.

Vital Metals’ latest Scoping Study for its Tardiff deposit in Canada reveals strong economic potential, underpinning an 11-year mine life with significant rare earth and niobium production. The company plans to advance to a Prefeasibility Study by the end of 2026, aiming to optimize recoveries and expand resources.

ACDC Metals has reported strong scoping study results for its Goschen Central heavy mineral sands and rare earth project, highlighting a promising 14-year mine life and a strategic retention licence application to support ongoing development.

NGX Limited progresses its Malingunde graphite project with technical studies and stakeholder engagement, while uranium exploration permits advance in Namibia. The company stands to benefit from new US anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Core Lithium has repositioned its Finniss Lithium Project as a low-cost underground operation with a 20-year mine life, slashing operating costs by a third and boosting production capacity. The company is advancing strategic funding while unlocking flexibility through a key offtake agreement termination.

SSH Group has bolstered its financial position with a $42.2 million capital raise, completed the acquisition of Total Contract Mining, and secured a new profit share agreement with High Tech Metals.