Latest Critical Minerals News

Carnaby Resources has landed a A$12.5 million investment from the Queensland government-backed QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development of its Greater Duchess copper-gold project. The funding will underpin key feasibility studies and position the company for a final investment decision by late 2026.

Nimy Resources is advancing its Mons Critical Mineral Project with a comprehensive geochemical sampling program and high-resolution airborne magnetic surveys targeting gold, base metals, and gallium. These efforts aim to extend known mineralised zones and refine upcoming drilling strategies.

Iltani Resources has locked in an $8 million investment from Queensland’s government-backed QIC fund to fast-track its Orient Silver-Indium Project, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals development in Northern Queensland.

Osmond Resources has completed geological logging of its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, identifying seven promising mineral layers. A second drill rig is now operational to further test the continuity of these layers.

Sun Silver Limited’s 2025 drilling program at Maverick Springs continues to reveal extensive high-grade silver-gold mineralisation, reinforcing the project’s status as a major precious metals resource in Nevada.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Fortuna Metals has launched phase one hand auger drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, targeting significant rutile mineralisation near Sovereign Metals’ giant Kasiya deposit. Early assay results are expected by late 2025, with a larger phase two program planned.

Red Mountain Mining reports impressive rock chip assay results from its Armidale Antimony-Gold Project in NSW, revealing strong antimony grades up to 36.3% and gold presence, while advancing exploration efforts in both Australia and the US.

BPH Global has initiated new seaweed sampling in the Johor Strait to analyze precious metals and rare earth elements, aiming to enhance its mineral recovery and environmental remediation efforts.

Falcon Metals confirms exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project, extending the renowned Bendigo Goldfield. The company accelerates exploration with new drill pads and a second rig, backed by a strong cash position.

McLaren Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade assay results from its 2025 Phase 1 drilling program, revealing new mineralised sequences and underpinning a significant resource upgrade at its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia.