Latest Critical Minerals News

EQ Resources has locked in a US$7.5 million royalty funding agreement with Oaktree Management, aimed at expanding and enhancing its Barruecopardo tungsten project in Spain. This deal strengthens the company’s balance sheet and supports critical capital projects to increase production capacity.

Narryer Metals progresses metallurgical work at its Rocky Gully critical minerals project while extending titanium-rich mineralisation at Rosewood West in South Australia.

Resolution Minerals Limited is set to pursue a dual-listing on the NASDAQ in Q4 2025, aiming to tap into deeper U.S. capital markets and enhance its profile among American investors. The move supports the development of its critical minerals Horse Heaven project in Idaho, aligning with U.S. national security interests.

ActivEX Limited reports a maiden gold resource of 310,000 ounces at its Gilberton project and broadens its rare earth element exploration with new tenement applications in Queensland.

Diatreme Resources has formalised a negotiation framework with the Gulaal People, setting the stage for collaborative development of its Northern Silica Project while prioritising cultural heritage and community benefits.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Petratherm Limited has significantly expanded its Rosewood Titanium Discovery at the Muckanippie Project through Phase 2 drilling, revealing high-grade mineralisation over a 20km² area that remains open to the north. The company also completed Phase 3 drilling and strengthened its leadership with a key executive appointment.

VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

Alpha HPA Limited has kicked off major civil works for its HPA First Project Stage 2 while securing strong sales momentum in the semiconductor sector, supported by expanded Letters of Intent covering over 60% of Stage 2 capacity.

Iondrive Limited advances its proprietary battery recycling technology with a pilot plant design, European consortium formation, and new e-waste initiatives, supported by significant grant funding.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) confirms Sulista West as an ultra high-grade rare earth project with exceptional drill results and reports metallurgical breakthroughs at Monte Alto, underpinning its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Arafura Rare Earths pushes forward with equity funding for its Nolans Project, targeting a €100 million investment from Germany’s Raw Materials Fund amid rising geopolitical tensions reshaping the rare earths landscape.