Latest Critical Minerals News

Conico Ltd has finalised a major recapitalisation and corporate restructure, positioning itself for renewed exploration with a focus on scandium amid strong market demand. The company plans an extensive drilling program at its Mt Thirsty project to expand its scandium resource.

Arcadia Minerals has entered a pivotal phase with a pending earn-in agreement on its Swanson Tantalum Project and a binding farm-in deal for its Karibib Copper-Gold Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a planned capital raising.

Krakatoa Resources has reported significant high-grade gold and antimony assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at the Zopkhito Project in Georgia, alongside a 12-month extension to its option period. The company plans an expanded exploration program in 2026 aimed at delivering a JORC-compliant resource.

Evion Group has bolstered its cash reserves to $2.3 million following a strategic placement and secured a $1.5 million expandable graphite sales agreement in the US, while advancing its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar with strong EU backing.

Cosmos Exploration Limited has extended its option agreement with EAU Lithium Pty Ltd and focused on a strategic review of its asset portfolio during a seasonal exploration hiatus. The company is positioning itself for targeted activity in 2026 despite cash constraints.

Enova Mining has reported significant near-surface titanium, rare earth, and niobium mineralisation at its CODA projects in Brazil, alongside ongoing diamond drilling at East Salinas targeting high-grade rare earth zones.

First Au Limited reports promising gold assay results at its Nimba project in Liberia, while strategically divesting its Victorian Goldfield Project to focus on Western Australian assets.

Resolution Minerals has announced a significant gold discovery at its Golden Gate North Prospect, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to development. The company also advances its critical minerals strategy with key acquisitions and a $25 million capital raise.

Panther Metals has advanced its Burtville East Gold Project with a robust scoping study and secured $817,000 in funding to support further drilling and a strategic review of its nickel-cobalt assets.

Altamin Limited progresses its Lazio geothermal lithium and SOP project with key technical studies and grant funding, while advancing a strategic sale process for its Gorno polymetallic project. The company bolsters its balance sheet through a successful entitlement offer raising A$5.39 million.

Renegade Exploration has reported significant progress across its North American and Australian mineral portfolios, highlighting high-grade gold, silver, and critical mineral results and planning a maiden drill program at its Yukon Myschka Project in 2026.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.