Latest Critical Minerals News

Ardea Resources reports robust financial health and significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, fully funded by a Japanese consortium. The company strengthens its leadership and advances ESG-aligned development of a globally significant nickel-cobalt resource.

First Graphene has secured key patents for its Kainos Technology in Australia and Korea, positioning itself at the forefront of producing graphite, graphene, and hydrogen from petroleum waste. This milestone aligns with growing global demand for critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

DeSoto Resources has uncovered significant rare earth element mineralisation more than 6km south of its Quantum REE deposit, indicating a potentially world-class REE-Au system. The company is set to launch an extensive 10,000m drilling program in 2025 to further delineate this promising discovery.

Australian Mines Limited is gearing up to expand its high-grade scandium resource at the Flemington Project with a new drilling program targeting both infill and lateral extensions.

Perpetual Resources reports significant assay results confirming ultra-high grade spodumene at its Isabella Lithium Project and initiates metallurgical testing at the Raptor Rare Earth Project, backed by a strategic MOU with Minas Gerais government and a $1 million capital raise.

VDM Group Limited faces a complex ownership dispute over its Angolan projects, leading to halted exploration and a prolonged ASX trading suspension. Meanwhile, the company is actively pursuing new critical minerals opportunities in Australia to revive its operations.

Trinex Minerals has made significant progress at its Dudley Lithium Project on Kangaroo Island, securing key landowner agreements and completing a large soil sampling program that revealed multiple lithium anomalies. The company plans to commence drilling in March 2025, marking a pivotal step in its exploration strategy.

Terrain Minerals reports encouraging early drilling results at its Wildflower Gold Project, progresses metallurgical studies at Larins Lane Gallium Project, and initiates nickel-copper drilling at Lort River, backed by a $450,000 strategic placement.

Volt Resources Limited has successfully repaid a AU$500,000 loan to RiverFort Global Opportunities, underscoring its financial discipline amid ongoing graphite project developments.

Peako Limited reports compelling exploration results from its East Kimberley projects alongside the granting of new lithium-focused tenements and a successful $1.8 million capital raise.

International Graphite advances its vision of a fully integrated graphite supply chain in Western Australia, securing significant government funding and delivering promising drilling and testwork results at its Springdale project.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports breakthrough test results from its Ema ionic clay rare earth project, producing a high-purity mixed rare earth carbonate and advancing drilling, logistics, and environmental assessments.