Latest Critical Minerals News

Osmond Resources is advancing downstream processing opportunities for rare earths, rutile, and silicon at its Orión project in Spain, aiming to leverage strong grades and scale to capture additional value and funding.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported significant lithium and gold anomalies at its Salinas South and Coroaci prospects in Brazil, highlighting promising exploration results that extend over several kilometres. The company plans further sampling and mapping to refine drill targets, reinforcing its strategic focus on lithium alongside rare earth elements.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

St George Mining has won preferential tax treatment from the Minas Gerais government, cutting development costs for its flagship Araxá Project in Brazil. This support bolsters the company’s ambitions to establish a world-class niobium and rare earths operation.

Us1 Critical Minerals Limited’s USCO securities have been suspended from ASX quotation due to non-compliance with key listing rules, raising questions about the company’s regulatory standing and next steps.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu mineral projects in Timor-Leste and signed a non-binding agreement to form a joint venture with the state-owned Murak Rai. The move positions Tivan at the forefront of mineral exploration in a highly prospective but underexplored region.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with strong revenue growth, a record order book, and significant progress in naval shipbuilding. The company’s diversified operations and strategic contracts position it well for future growth.

US1 Critical Minerals has provided clarity on the issuance of 50 million fee options to consultants related to its December 2025 placement, reaffirming shareholder approval is pending and no funds will be raised from this issuance.

Enova Mining has successfully raised $2 million through a heavily oversubscribed share placement, enabling accelerated drilling and test work at its East Salinas and Charley Creek projects. This capital injection positions the company to advance its critical minerals exploration amid growing demand for rare earth elements.

New Frontier Minerals has executed a binding option to acquire a 90% interest in the Pomme Rare Earth Element and Niobium project in Quebec, partnering with Metallium to leverage advanced processing technology and expand its critical minerals footprint.

Axel REE is fast-tracking field recovery trials at its Caladão Project, leveraging proven in situ recovery methods and a rare gallium resource to position itself uniquely in the critical minerals space.