Latest Critical Minerals News

Alpha HPA Limited has raised A$225 million in a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercialisation of Stage 2 of its High Purity Alumina project, with strong backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This capital injection positions the company to become the world’s largest single-site HPA manufacturer, supporting critical semiconductor supply chains.

OD6 Metals has reported significant progress in its rare earth and copper projects, unveiling a high-recovery processing flowsheet and identifying promising new copper conductors near historic workings.

6K Additive reported a strong finish to 2025 with a 25% revenue jump in Q4 and secured $31.4 million in IPO proceeds to fuel a fivefold production expansion. The company also landed a $27.4 million US government-backed loan, positioning it for accelerated growth in the additive manufacturing sector.

Sunrise Energy Metals advances its Syerston Scandium Project with a robust updated Ore Reserve supporting a 32-year mine life, alongside significant financing commitments and a strategic offtake option with Lockheed Martin.

Australian Critical Minerals has raised $3 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to fund maiden drilling at its promising Flint Gold-Silver Project in Peru.

Winsome Resources has agreed to be acquired by Li-FT Power Limited in a deal offering a substantial premium to shareholders, backed by strong lithium exploration results and strategic partnerships.

Ionic Rare Earths has advanced its global rare earths strategy with a key US partnership, significant UK government funding, and progress in Brazil and Uganda, positioning itself as a critical player in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth supply.

Renascor Resources is advancing its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration facility in Adelaide, poised to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials with an innovative HF-free process.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a $1.75 million placement at market price, reinforcing investor confidence as it advances lithium, gold-antimony, and solid-state battery initiatives.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Diablo Resources reports significant exploration advances at its Star Range silver-antimony and Phoenix copper projects in Utah, backed by a $2 million capital raise and new OTCQB listing to boost U.S. investor access.

Felix Gold Limited reports significant gold assay results from its NW Array prospect in Alaska, confirming extensive gold mineralisation alongside high-grade antimony. This comes as gold prices soar past US$5,000/oz, highlighting the project's strategic potential near Kinross Gold's Fort Knox mill.