Latest Critical Minerals News

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project with a fully funded Definitive Feasibility Study by Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming to deliver a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt supply from Australia’s largest resource.

Lincoln Minerals Limited has unveiled a comprehensive update on its critical minerals projects in South Australia’s Gawler Craton, highlighting imminent drilling approvals at the Minbrie copper-base metals project and strong progress across graphite, uranium, and high purity iron assets.

Agrimin Limited progresses its Mackay Potash Project with ongoing strategic review and strong stakeholder backing, while securing $2.5 million through equity placement and completing the Tali Resources IPO.

Rimfire Pacific Mining is advancing its position as a leading scandium explorer in Australia’s Fifield district, with plans for new Mineral Resource Estimates and a $3.5 million capital raise to fund drilling and exploration. Joint ventures with Golden Plains Resources have been reinstated, underpinning a strategic push in a critical mineral market facing supply constraints.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has secured $3.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate scandium resource development across its NSW projects, signaling renewed momentum after arbitration setbacks.

Astute Metals NL sharpens its focus on Nevada’s rich mineral landscape, unveiling fresh high-grade gold targets at Needles and reaffirming lithium potential at Red Mountain amid leadership changes.

IperionX has successfully commissioned its Virginia titanium manufacturing campus, secured a substantial U.S. Department of Defense contract, and raised $46 million to fast-track production expansion through 2030.

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

Encounter Resources has appointed key experts to accelerate development of its Aileron niobium-rare earth project, advancing metallurgical testing and market engagement.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in Q2 2025, including its first commercial heavy rare earth metals sale and a transformative low-cost production pathway at its Dubbo Project.

Iluka Resources has met its full-year zircon-in-concentrate production guidance by mid-2025 while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.

Nico Resources Limited reported steady progress on its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project despite challenging market conditions, completing a $1.1 million share placement and advancing metallurgical and drilling programs.