Latest Critical Minerals News

Siren Gold has submitted a Mining Permit application for its Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand, supported by a robust Scoping Study and plans for infill drilling to upgrade resource confidence. Exploration momentum continues at its Langdon’s and Queen Charlotte projects, positioning the company for a transition from exploration to development.

Agrimin Limited has received key environmental approval for its Mackay Potash Project while initiating a strategic review in response to sector challenges, alongside notable leadership changes.

Coda Minerals has expanded its Elizabeth Creek copper-cobalt-silver project with new drilling success at Emmie East, revealing mineralised shale beyond the main resource. Concurrent metallurgical testwork aims to boost recoveries and reduce capital costs.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Everest Metals Corporation has launched a major aircore drilling campaign at its Revere Gold Project while advancing a pioneering rubidium extraction patent at Mt Edon, setting the stage for resource growth and near-term mining at Mt Dimer.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Lithium Project has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, enhancing federal permitting visibility and coordination to accelerate development in the US critical minerals sector.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

Lindian Resources has reported an unlawful trespass at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi involving unauthorized foreign nationals, highlighting the project's geopolitical sensitivity and the company's commitment to security.

Iluka Resources reported a solid FY 2024 with $1.13 billion in mineral sands revenue and a net profit of $231 million, while advancing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.