Latest Critical Minerals News

Image Resources NL has responded to an ASX price query following unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed material information exists. The company referenced a recent ABC article and negative assay results from a non-core gold project as unrelated factors.

Trigg Minerals has significantly expanded its US tungsten portfolio by acquiring claims over the historic Nightingale Tungsten District in Nevada, including high-grade past-producing mines. The company is gearing up for major drilling campaigns to define resources and strengthen domestic supply of this critical metal.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed Allister Caird as CEO, bringing critical minerals expertise to accelerate its rare earth and gallium projects in Western Australia and expand US partnerships.

Petratherm Limited has initiated an extensive resource drilling program at its Rosewood Titanium Project, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource over a 40km area. Concurrent environmental baseline studies are also underway to support future mining applications.

Western Yilgarn NL has significantly expanded its exploration footprint at the Ida Holmes Junction Project to target high-grade gallium mineralisation and secured critical land access for drilling at its West Julimar Bauxite Project in Western Australia.

West Cobar Metals has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund key exploration and testwork at its critical minerals projects, signalling renewed momentum in its development pipeline.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking their third joint initiative in critical minerals development.

Resolution Minerals has confirmed a large, open-ended gold system at its Golden Gate prospect within the Horse Heaven Project, Idaho, with drill holes returning broad mineralised intervals from surface. The discovery aligns closely with nearby major deposits and sets the stage for accelerated exploration and development.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has refined its rare earth element targets at the Desert Star Projects in California through detailed geophysical surveys, setting the stage for imminent drilling. The company’s integrated approach highlights structural controls similar to the nearby Mountain Pass district, boosting confidence in the project’s potential.

Critical Resources Limited has strategically expanded its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario by staking an additional 80 km² of highly prospective land, increasing its footprint to over 400 km². This move strengthens its position in a key lithium and multi-commodity corridor ahead of anticipated market upswings.

Locksley Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank indicating potential financing support of up to US$191 million for its Mojave Project, aligning with U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic critical minerals supply chains.