Latest Critical Minerals News

Felix Gold has transitioned from exploration to development with a metallurgical breakthrough producing military-grade antimony and is advancing pilot plant operations and government funding applications to meet US military demand.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has accelerated its rare earth elements (REE) exploration with new drilling programs in Brazil and the acquisition of the Wet Mountains REE Project in Colorado, backed by a $7 million capital raise.

Oceana Metals Limited has completed trenching at its Solonopole Project in Brazil and is progressing technical reviews of its Australian assets, while a strategic rebrand and board refresh signal a new phase for the company.

Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

Battery Age Minerals has completed maiden drilling programs in Austria and Argentina, secured full ownership of its Canadian lithium project, and raised A$5.5 million to fuel its 2026 exploration ambitions.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project with a new CEO and a sharpened focus on near-term cash flow and critical mineral markets in the US and EU.

ABx Group Limited has reported significant progress across its rare earths, fluorine chemical, and bauxite mining projects, underpinned by a $6 million capital raise and promising metallurgical results.

Octava Minerals has restarted drilling at its Federation project in Tasmania after nearly 50 years, revealing promising high-grade indium and other critical minerals, while advancing bioleaching initiatives at its Byro project in Western Australia.

Latitude 66 Limited has secured an 80% stake in the Laverton Gold Project, delivering promising initial drilling results that highlight significant gold mineralisation and potential for rapid resource growth.

Pure Resources Limited has bolstered its financial position with a $1.7 million placement and confirmed the presence of premium large to jumbo flake graphite at its Garnet Hills Project, setting the stage for downstream development in the US market.

Chilwa Minerals has validated its rare earth element exploration model and boosted its heavy mineral sands resource, while securing A$8 million in funding and advancing plans for a US Nasdaq dual listing.

Black Bear Minerals has completed its acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, revealing exceptional surface sampling results and commencing maiden drilling. Meanwhile, its Independence Gold Project in Nevada reports outstanding gold recoveries, underpinning a strong growth outlook.