Latest Critical Minerals News

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised a joint venture to develop the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia, marking a major step toward establishing Australia’s inaugural fluorite mining and processing operation.

Prospech Limited reports promising metallurgical test results from its Korsnäs Rare Earth Element resource, highlighting apatite as the dominant and well-liberated mineral. The company is fast-tracking bench-scale concentrate production and hydrometallurgical extraction to advance resource development.

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have agreed to an all-scrip merger to combine their critical minerals projects, including the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, promising a diversified portfolio and enhanced market presence.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted a second Australian patent for its HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the sustainable battery materials market. This patent extends protection for its innovative graphite purification process critical to lithium-ion battery anode production and recycling.

Almonty Industries has secured a binding offtake agreement to supply tungsten oxide exclusively for U.S. defense applications, guaranteeing steady demand and pricing for the next three years.

OD6 Metals has confirmed significant high-grade copper-zinc-silver volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralisation in its first drilling campaign at Gulf Creek, NSW, marking a major step forward after 60 years of dormancy. The results validate the company’s geophysical targeting and open up promising extensional targets along a 3km strike.

Equinox Resources has reported strong assay results from 92 new drill holes at its Mata da Corda project in Brazil, confirming a broad, high-grade titanium corridor near surface. The ongoing drilling campaign continues to reveal promising mineralisation within a valuable heavy mineral assemblage.

DeSoto Resources is set to commence a major drilling campaign across its dominant landholdings in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, leveraging historic high-grade gold results and a seasoned exploration team to unlock new discoveries.

Larvotto Resources has released a definitive feasibility study for its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a targeted production start in 2026. The study outlines an 8-year mine life with strong margins and advanced project financing talks.

Siren Gold Limited has secured the Queen Charlotte exploration permit, encompassing the historic Endeavour antimony mine, New Zealand’s largest producer in the 19th century, positioning the company to expand its critical minerals footprint.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has completed a scoping study for its Hansen Deposit in Colorado, revealing strong economic potential through innovative mining and beneficiation methods.

Augustus Minerals advances exploration at its Ti-Tree Money Intrusion project, planning a detailed Moving Loop EM survey to refine drill targets following promising VTEM results and nearby discoveries.