Latest Critical Minerals News

Marquee Resources has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate at its Redlings Rare Earth Project, alongside advancing exploration and drilling plans at Mt Clement. The company also completed a $829K capital raise, underpinning its multi-project growth strategy.

EverGreen Lithium’s 2024 drilling at the Bynoe Project confirms anomalous gold mineralisation but no significant lithium, prompting a strategic pivot to expanded gold and pegmatite exploration in 2025.

Lithium Universe Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Carbonate Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing toward project funding and strategic collaborations.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces a buyer default on its Skaland sale while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project, amidst operational and financial challenges.

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

Talga Group advances its European battery materials ambitions with EU Strategic Project recognitions for its graphite mine and anode refinery, alongside a €70 million Innovation Fund grant.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) reports a significant lithium resource increase to 30.4 million tonnes and advances key projects in Ontario, while implementing strategic cost controls amid challenging market conditions.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

Kalamazoo Resources progresses due diligence on its Ashburton Gold Project under De Grey’s $30 million option, reports significant metallurgical drilling intercepts, and raises $0.8 million post-quarter to support ongoing exploration.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina and Minhub rare earth projects during Q1 2025, advancing engineering studies, securing key contracts, and strengthening ESG initiatives while preparing for commercialisation.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding agreement to merge with IDM International, acquiring the high-grade Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. This strategic move positions Blackstone at the forefront of critical metals and precious metals markets amid growing global demand.

Nimy Resources has defined a high-grade gallium Exploration Target in Western Australia and secured strategic partnerships to support supply to the US Department of Defense, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.