Latest Critical Minerals News

Talga Group advances its European battery materials ambitions with EU Strategic Project recognitions for its graphite mine and anode refinery, alongside a €70 million Innovation Fund grant.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) reports a significant lithium resource increase to 30.4 million tonnes and advances key projects in Ontario, while implementing strategic cost controls amid challenging market conditions.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

Kalamazoo Resources progresses due diligence on its Ashburton Gold Project under De Grey’s $30 million option, reports significant metallurgical drilling intercepts, and raises $0.8 million post-quarter to support ongoing exploration.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina and Minhub rare earth projects during Q1 2025, advancing engineering studies, securing key contracts, and strengthening ESG initiatives while preparing for commercialisation.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding agreement to merge with IDM International, acquiring the high-grade Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. This strategic move positions Blackstone at the forefront of critical metals and precious metals markets amid growing global demand.

Nimy Resources has defined a high-grade gallium Exploration Target in Western Australia and secured strategic partnerships to support supply to the US Department of Defense, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

Renegade Exploration reports significant discoveries of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Yukon Andrew Deposit, alongside promising gold-silver prospects, while progressing copper and cobalt projects in Queensland amid a tight cash position.

SQX Resources has integrated new drilling data with historical exploration to refine its gold and copper targets at Scrub Paddock and Ollenburgs, while maintaining a solid cash position of $1.64 million.

Kaili Resources reported encouraging assay results from its South Australian rare earth projects, setting the stage for expanded drilling programs, while exiting its Western Australian Holey Dam project due to insufficient mineralisation.

Group 6 Metals reported steady production at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine in Q1 2025, alongside significant progress in its recapitalisation plan and a strengthened financial position amid a tightening global tungsten market.

Bindi Metals progresses its Lisa Project application with Serbia’s Ministry while identifying promising gold and antimony drill targets, maintaining a solid cash position of $1.734 million.