Latest Critical Minerals News

Perpetual Resources is set to commence its first-ever drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Lithium Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, targeting high-grade spodumene pegmatites with results expected in July.

Lincoln Minerals has revealed a sophisticated multi-phase copper-base metals system at its Minbrie Project in South Australia, following a detailed re-logging and assay program. With laboratory results pending, the company is gearing up for targeted drilling in the second half of 2025.

Lincoln Minerals reports breakthrough metallurgical results from its Kookaburra Graphite Project, achieving ultra-high purity graphite suitable for lithium-ion battery anodes without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid. This advance supports the company’s downstream processing ambitions in South Australia.

Alvo Minerals has announced an accelerated pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.56 million, aiming to fund its Palma Cu/Zn Project and other exploration activities in Brazil. The offer includes new shares and free attaching options, presenting shareholders with a discounted opportunity to increase their holdings.

ioneer Ltd has dramatically expanded its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project reserves, underpinning a 95-year mine life and confirming robust economics supported by a US$996 million U.S. Department of Energy loan.

Volt Resources has reshaped its executive team to sharpen focus on downstream graphite refining and advanced materials, appointing Trevor Matthews to its board while repositioning CEO Prashant Chintawar.

Green Critical Minerals has raised A$7 million through an institutional placement to accelerate the commercial rollout of its Very High Density graphite technology, aiming for first revenue in early 2026.

Iondrive Limited is expanding its proprietary Deep Eutectic Solvent technology into the burgeoning e-waste urban mining sector, backed by a South Australian government grant. The company aims to recover valuable metals from printed circuit boards, tapping into a global market worth billions yet largely unrecycled.

Dateline Resources advances exploration at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project with integrated geochemistry and geophysics, aiming to unlock new gold and rare earth mineralisation zones.

Chilwa Minerals Limited has reported strong assay results from its Mpyupyu Dune deposit in Malawi, reinforcing the potential for a significant upgrade to its mineral resource estimates. Improved assay turnaround times are accelerating progress across multiple deposits.

Arcadia Minerals' recent stream sediment sampling across Namibia's Tantalite Valley Complex reveals promising new areas rich in nickel, copper, lithium, and precious metals, expanding the project's exploration potential.

Axel REE Limited announces a strategic leadership transition as it moves from exploration to development of its rare earth and gallium projects in Brazil, appointing new technical experts and seeking a new Managing Director to guide its next growth phase.