Latest Critical Minerals News

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Lode Resources has reported a series of impressive high-grade silver and antimony drill results from its Montezuma Project in Tasmania, alongside completing a significant divestment of its Webbs Consol Silver Project, strengthening its balance sheet for further exploration.

Western Yilgarn NL has broadened its gallium exploration at the Ida Holmes Junction Project and secured critical land access for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project, backed by a $698,000 capital raise to advance multiple resource programs.

Octava Minerals has amended its acquisition terms for the Byro REE Project, extending the deadline and replacing a share grant with performance rights tied to project milestones.

APC Minerals has bolstered its financial footing with a $1.765 million capital raise, setting the stage for a strategic review and management transition as it evaluates its gold and critical minerals projects.

Pantera Minerals has completed a $40 million divestment of its Smackover Lithium Project, pivoting strategically into U.S. critical minerals with a major land acquisition in Arkansas. The company’s strengthened balance sheet and expanded U.S. market presence set the stage for accelerated growth.

Godolphin Resources has delivered a major upgrade to its Lewis Ponds project, increasing gold and silver resources significantly while confirming promising expansion targets. The company also raised $1.68 million to fund further development.

Pioneer Minerals has advanced its US critical minerals portfolio with promising high-grade tungsten and gold results at North Pine, alongside uranium exploration progress, supported by a $1 million capital raise.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a maiden scandium mineral resource estimate of nearly 368 million tonnes at its Mount Ridley Project in Western Australia, positioning it among the world’s largest scandium deposits.

Globe Metals & Mining has officially started construction at its fully permitted Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, marking a key shift from planning to execution with first oxide production targeted for early 2028.

Caspin Resources reports standout metallurgical results from its Bygoo Tin Project, alongside promising gold and PGE exploration progress, positioning the company for a dynamic 2026.