Latest Critical Minerals News

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.

SQX Resources has advanced its exploration strategy by integrating new and historical data at its Queensland projects, aiming to define a mineral resource while maintaining a solid cash position.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

Blaze Minerals has acquired a commanding interest in the Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo, unveiling exceptional base metals grades and planning a maiden drilling campaign. Meanwhile, critical mineral discoveries in Uganda and a $2.42 million capital raise underpin its growth trajectory.

Tivan Limited has taken significant strides in financing its Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia and moving into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s due diligence phase. These developments mark important progress toward full project funding and highlight fluorite’s rising strategic importance.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Nimy Resources reports impressive high-grade gallium assays from its Block 3 East drilling campaign, advancing towards a maiden JORC-compliant resource at the Mons Project. The company also strengthens its metallurgical research partnerships and secures fresh capital to fuel ongoing exploration.

Nova Minerals supports the permit application for the West Susitna Access Road, a vital infrastructure project set to enhance mining access and economic growth in Alaska’s resource-rich region.

Bubalus Resources has completed maiden drilling at its Bubalus South gold-antimony project and is gearing up for further drilling at Crosbie North and Avon Plains, supported by a strong cash position of AUD 3.25 million.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Chilwa Minerals reports encouraging metallurgical testwork from its Mposa Deposit, confirming the potential for commercial-grade ilmenite and promising by-products including zircon and rare earth minerals. These findings will shape the upcoming Scoping Study and flowsheet design.

WA1 Resources has reported a 10% increase in the Luni niobium deposit resource, with improved grades and confidence in key zones, alongside strategic board appointments and a solid cash position.