Latest Critical Minerals News

Ioneer Ltd has closed a $996 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, following key federal permitting milestones. Construction is targeted for 2025, promising to boost domestic critical mineral supply and create hundreds of jobs.

Tivan Limited has advanced its Speewah Fluorite Project with a $7.4 million government grant and Major Project Status, alongside a joint venture MoU with Sumitomo Corporation and promising drilling results at Sandover.

Orion Minerals has completed critical Black Economic Empowerment transactions, unlocking the path to project financing for its Okiep Copper Project. Definitive Feasibility Studies for its flagship Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects are in final review stages, promising stronger project metrics.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.

Gold Mountain Limited reports strong exploration progress across its Brazilian lithium, rare earth, and copper projects, highlighted by high-grade drill results and expanding target pipelines.

Rimfire Pacific Mining's December 2024 quarterly report reveals its highest-grade scandium intercept to date at Murga and strategic expansion with the Rabbit Trap Scandium Project acquisition, alongside promising cobalt-copper results at Broken Hill.

Anson Resources secured key approvals to expand drilling at its Utah lithium projects, reported a maiden resource at its Western Australia base metals deposit, and raised $2.3 million in an oversubscribed share purchase plan.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a pivotal A$200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision targeted for mid-2025.

FMR Resources has completed a detailed airborne EM survey at its Fairfield Copper Project in Canada and secured a drill contractor to commence maiden drilling at the Demoiselle Prospect in mid-February 2025. The survey results have identified multiple high-priority copper targets, setting the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Everest Metals Corporation reports successful commissioning of its Gekko Gravity Gold Processing Plant at the Revere Gold Project, alongside significant rubidium recovery at Mt Edon and a mining proposal submission for Mt Dimer. The company is well-positioned financially to advance exploration and production activities.

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.

Pioneer Lithium's Q4 2024 report highlights promising high-grade lithium assays at Root Lake, a key board appointment, and entry into Ontario's Junior Explorers Program, setting the stage for accelerated exploration.