Latest Critical Minerals News

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Pure Resources has launched a cutting-edge research collaboration with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems, leveraging graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The initiative is backed by a $3 million equity raise to fund exploration and downstream material innovation.

Australian Critical Minerals has commenced its first diamond drilling program at the Flint gold-silver project in Peru, targeting a large hydrothermal system. The company has also expanded its tenure close to the San Juan silver project, enhancing its exploration footprint.

Hastings Technology Metals has acquired a 49% stake in a fully permitted rare earth processing plant in Thailand, aiming to commence production by late 2026. This strategic move offers a lower-cost, near-term production hub with potential to process feedstock from its Yangibana project.

Hawk Resources has secured an option to acquire up to 80% of the Meerkat Copper Project in Arizona, positioning itself within a world-class copper belt. The move aligns with Hawk’s strategy to build a US copper portfolio with near-term value catalysts.

Morella Corporation has completed a 20-hole drilling program at its Mt Edon Rubidium-Lithium Project, intercepting thick, continuous pegmatite zones that bolster the case for a significant mineral resource. Assay results are awaited as the company moves toward a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.

Temas Resources has commissioned a new metallurgical lab in Ontario to accelerate the scale-up and commercialisation of its innovative Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology, while securing initial third-party contracts to boost revenue.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Critical Resources Limited has commenced ground exploration at its Lammerlaw and Croesus projects in New Zealand, targeting exceptional historical tungsten grades and gold-antimony mineralisation amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.