Latest Critical Minerals News

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Ballymore Resources has won $400,000 in Queensland government grants to accelerate exploration at its Dittmer Project, targeting significant copper-gold porphyry systems beneath historic mines.

Peak Minerals has expanded its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon to a sprawling 540 square kilometres, confirming continuous high-grade rutile mineralisation and setting the stage for a potentially world-class deposit.

Pivotal Metals has identified exceptional high-grade gold targets at its Lorraine prospect in Quebec, revealing a vast gold-copper system previously overlooked amid copper-nickel mining. An aggressive exploration campaign is now underway to unlock this promising corridor.

Encounter Resources has regained 100% ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project after IGO Limited's withdrawal, setting the stage for renewed exploration focused on high-grade copper zones in Western Australia's Paterson Province.

Terrain Minerals is progressing metallurgical studies on its Larin’s Lane Gallium and Rare Earth Elements project, aiming to develop sustainable extraction methods and expand resource potential. Concurrently, the company has launched a $1.8 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Tambourah Metals Ltd is set to raise nearly $1 million through a placement and entitlement offer to fund drilling at its Beatty Park Gold and Speewah North projects. The capital raise includes shares priced at a discount and attached options, aiming to strengthen exploration efforts.

Bubalus Resources has secured heritage clearance for a key 40-hectare area at its Yinnietharra Lithium Project, paving the way for exploration drilling at the promising Malinda East target adjacent to a major lithium deposit.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a significant breakthrough in its Ema rare earths project by demonstrating rapid hydraulic permeability using in-situ recovery techniques, a crucial step towards commercial mining.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has identified a uranium roll front gamma signature at its Overland Uranium Project, confirming an ISR amenable sedimentary uranium setting and setting the stage for expanded drilling in July 2025.