Latest Critical Minerals News

Octava Minerals has uncovered exceptionally high-grade indium alongside copper, zinc, silver, and tin at its Sweeney’s Prospect in Tasmania, securing regulatory approval for a 2000m diamond drilling campaign to explore this polymetallic potential.

Jindalee Lithium has initiated a significant core drilling program at its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US, aiming to enhance lithium recovery and explore valuable magnesium by-products. Results are anticipated in early 2026, marking a pivotal step in advancing this major lithium resource.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

McLaren Minerals has identified a promising second shoreline adjacent to its existing McLaren Titanium Project resource, revealing fresh exploration potential within historical data. The company plans further drilling in early 2026 to validate and expand this new target.

Volt Resources has raised $2.23 million through a share placement to fund the feasibility study and development of its high purity graphite refinery in Alabama, alongside advancing a pilot plant for ultra-high purity graphite.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched a rapid mine restart study at the historic Lightning Peak Open Pit within its Thunder Mountain Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, aiming to revive gold and silver production using modern exploration techniques.

Battery Age Minerals Limited (BM8) is accelerating exploration across its diversified critical metals projects spanning Europe, North America, and South America, positioning itself as a key player in the global supply of germanium, gallium, lithium, gold, and silver.

Tivan Limited has revealed a major manganese-barite gossan discovery at its Sandover Fluorite Project, with assays indicating high-grade manganese and promising polymetallic signatures. This could mark the start of a significant new mineral system in the Northern Territory.

Litchfield Minerals reports a significantly larger and more complex VT1 conductor at its Oonagalabi Project, with a high-resolution Ground EM survey planned to refine drilling targets. Surface assays reveal anomalous palladium and nickel, hinting at a fertile magmatic-hydrothermal system.

Trigg Minerals’ recent geophysical survey at its Utah Antimony Canyon Project reveals a large, well-preserved hydrothermal system, unlocking multiple high-confidence drill targets poised for testing before year-end.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Mangaroon Gold and Critical Metals projects, setting the stage for upcoming assay results and diamond drilling programs. The company is also advancing exploration at its Illaara Gold Project with Metzke’s Find drilling commencing soon.

Jindalee Lithium has repurchased all remaining convertible securities from Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund II and C/M Capital Partners following a successful $8 million capital raise, simplifying its financial structure ahead of advancing the McDermitt Lithium Project.