Latest Critical Minerals News

EQ Resources has finalized a US$7.5 million royalty funding agreement with Oaktree Capital Management to support its Barruecopardo tungsten project, while major shareholder Cronimet Asia converts a US$3 million offtake prepayment into equity, strengthening the company’s capital position.

AnteoTech has mutually terminated its A$1.4 million Queensland government grant to avoid costly co-investment, opting instead for cheaper third-party testing to advance its Ultranode™ battery technology.

Patriot Battery Metals has reported a significant mineral resource upgrade at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, reaffirming its position as a leading lithium and caesium explorer. The company also progressed its lithium-only feasibility study and environmental assessments while maintaining a strong financial position.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Maikhan Uul copper-gold project near its flagship Oval discovery in Mongolia, alongside a new exploration tenement, enhancing its critical minerals portfolio.

Resouro Strategic Metals reports strong assay results from 18 auger drill holes at its Tiros Northern Block in Brazil, confirming significant near-surface titanium and rare earth mineralization. These findings complement the company’s existing resource base and support ongoing development efforts at the adjacent Central Block.

MinRex Resources’ recent drilling at the Fraser Range Project in Western Australia reveals promising rare earth and titanium mineralisation, despite no copper-gold discoveries. The company now faces a pivotal decision on advancing its stake in the project.

Nova Minerals has garnered strong support from Alaska’s Governor and the Australian Consular-General for its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project, aligning with key infrastructure and national security priorities.

G50 Corp’s latest drilling results confirm a substantial polymetallic gold-silver-zinc deposit spanning 700 meters in Arizona, with promising gallium mineralization that could bolster strategic metal supply.

Battery Age Minerals has confirmed significant concentrations of rubidium, caesium, tantalum, and gallium alongside strong lithium grades at its Falcon Lake project, highlighting substantial exploration upside.

West Cobar Metals’ recent drilling at the Fraser Range Project reveals significant rare earth elements, titanium dioxide, and scandium, expanding the potential of its adjoining Salazar Critical Minerals Project.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a 30-day induced polarisation survey at the historic Andromache copper-gold prospect, backed by a $150,000 government grant, aiming to reveal deeper copper sulphide mineralisation and advance its Dittmer Project exploration.

Perpetual Resources has reported multiple large-scale lithium pegmatite intersections at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil, highlighted by a significant >40m intercept with visible spodumene. Assay results are awaited to confirm the discovery's potential.