Latest Critical Minerals News

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.

Narryer Metals has reported a significant new critical minerals discovery at its Rocky Gully project, revealing high-grade scandium and rare earth element mineralisation alongside successful capital raising to fund further exploration.

Zeus Resources Ltd has successfully reinstated its securities on the ASX and raised over $1.2 million through a Share Purchase Plan, Priority Options Offer, and Placement, advancing exploration in uranium, lithium, and rare earth projects across South Australia and Western Australia.

Octava Minerals reports significant progress in its Western Australian exploration projects, completing initial drilling at Yallalong and metallurgical drilling at Byro, supported by a $1.25 million capital raise and the strategic sale of its Talga Project.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. reported a significantly reduced net loss of $2.41 million for Q2 2024, down from $43.69 million a year earlier, as it sharpens focus on its Australian gold projects following a major corporate restructuring.

InVert Graphite Limited has secured shareholder approval for a transformative acquisition of a Tanzanian graphite project and rebranded from Dominion Minerals, positioning itself for a strategic relisting on the ASX.

Astute Metals NL secures $1.92 million through a share placement to advance its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, while launching a Loyalty Option Plan to reward shareholders.

Trek Metals has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts at its Christmas Creek Project in Western Australia, signaling the potential for a significant orogenic gold system. The company is advancing its exploration with refined drilling targets and ongoing work at its McEwen Hills Niobium Project.