Latest Critical Minerals News

Lode Resources has finalized the sale of its Webbs Consol silver project to Rapid Critical Metals, securing $3.75 million in cash, $8 million in shares, and a royalty stake, fueling its exploration push in silver and antimony.

Bellavista Resources reports promising initial bioleaching results from its Brumby Project, confirming recovery of key critical minerals and advancing plans for bulk sample testing.

Rimfire Pacific Mining is set to begin a fully funded 24-hole drilling campaign at its Rabbit Trap Scandium Project in central New South Wales, targeting promising laterite-hosted scandium mineralisation.

Gold Mountain Limited has announced a fully underwritten $1.5 million entitlement offer alongside a $2 million placement to accelerate exploration activities in Brazil and Papua New Guinea. The capital raising, discounted by 40% to recent share prices, is underwritten by major shareholder José Luis Manzano, who may increase his stake to nearly 20%.

Hastings Technology Metals has signed a binding agreement to sell its gold assets to Metal Bank Limited in a share-and-cash deal, marking a strategic pivot towards rare earths and niobium development.

Manuka Resources has gained approval for a secondary listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, enhancing trading access for local shareholders and supporting its strategic growth in critical and precious metals projects across New Zealand and Australia.

EV Resources Limited has acquired the high-grade Milton Canyon Antimony Project in Nevada, reinforcing its strategy to supply critical minerals to the U.S. market. This move complements its existing assets in Nevada and Mexico, aligning with U.S. government priorities for secure antimony sources.

IperionX has received an additional $25 million from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate titanium production at its Virginia facility, reinforcing domestic supply chains for critical defense materials.

Encounter Resources has announced an initial inferred copper resource of 2.9 million tonnes at 0.8% copper at its Yeneena Project in Western Australia, highlighting the potential of the extensive Parbo copper system and setting the stage for further drilling in 2026.

Siren Gold reports compelling high-grade gold and antimony assay results from its Langdons Project in New Zealand, confirming significant mineralisation and setting the stage for its maiden drilling program.

Red Mountain Mining has secured the Yellow Pine Antimony Project in Idaho’s historic Stibnite Mining District, positioning itself near Perpetua Resources’ major gold-antimony reserve. The company’s recent $1.5 million capital raise will fund exploration efforts across this and its Utah project.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.