Latest Critical Minerals News

EQ Resources Limited reported a record quarterly tungsten concentrate production of 33,249 mtu, driven by operational excellence at its Saloro mine and strategic acquisitions including Tungsten Metals Group Ltd. Despite challenges at Mt Carbine due to low rainfall, the company secured significant funding and is poised for growth.

Cygnus Metals has completed its merger with Doré Copper, securing a strong cash position and delivering promising early drilling results at its Chibougamau Project in Quebec. The company is poised for an aggressive exploration and resource growth campaign in 2025.

Augustus Minerals reveals encouraging molybdenum and copper intersections from deep diamond drilling at Minnie Springs, highlighting promising mineralisation trends within its Ti-Tree Project.

Sun Silver Limited reports a highly successful inaugural drilling program at its Maverick Springs Silver-Gold Project in Nevada, revealing multiple thick, high-grade mineral intercepts and a 34% increase in land holdings.

Coda Minerals has significantly enhanced the economic outlook of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Cobalt Project, with a pre-tax NPV7 rising to $1.18 billion and a post-tax NPV7 increase of 57% to $802 million. The company also secured $5.1 million in fresh capital to accelerate exploration and drilling activities in 2025.

Cassius Mining Limited reports significant progress on its Soalara Limestone Project in Madagascar, initiates joint venture talks, and advances a major arbitration case against Ghana, while raising $1 million in fresh capital.

Metal Bank Limited reports significant progress across its Australian and MENA projects, including a strategic review of its Livingstone Gold Project and new exploration rights in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, supported by a fully subscribed $1.56 million entitlement offer.

Berkeley Energia reports promising lithium and rubidium mineralisation at its Conchas Project while advancing a $1 billion arbitration claim against Spain over regulatory setbacks at Salamanca.

Alliance Nickel Ltd has completed a definitive feasibility study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, revealing strong financial metrics, increased ore reserves, and strategic collaborations with global automakers. The project is positioned to become a low-cost, sustainable supplier of high-purity nickel and cobalt for the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

Cobre Limited’s December 2024 quarterly report reveals promising copper mineralisation in Botswana and a significant high purity quartz target in Western Australia, supported by a successful $4.6 million capital raise.

ActivEX Limited reported robust exploration progress in Q4 2024, highlighted by significant high-grade gold intercepts at Mt Hogan and the securing of a rare earth elements tenement at Doonkuna. The company maintains a cautious cash position supported by a substantial loan facility.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secures a Letter of Interest for up to C$100 million financing from Export Development Canada, underpinning its Seymour Lithium Project and advancing drilling and development across its Ontario lithium hubs.