Latest Critical Minerals News

Firebird Metals has advanced its manganese-rich battery materials with a patented energy-saving kiln and precursor cathode outperforming Chinese benchmarks, while planning an Australian Demonstration Plant to break into Western markets.

InVert Graphite has completed its maiden drilling program at the Kumba deposit in Tanzania, revealing wide zones of high-grade graphite near surface and positioning the Morogoro Project for further advancement.

Enova Mining has completed over 65% of its diamond drilling program at the East Salinas rare earth project in Brazil, with initial assay results expected by early February. The drilling targets high-grade rare earth mineralisation across multiple prospects, aiming to confirm continuity and support resource development.

PMET Resources has reported its highest-grade lithium intercepts to date from the Vega Zone and announced a new high-grade lithium-tantalum discovery at the Helios Zone within its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Quebec. The extensive 2025 drilling campaign further cements the project’s status as a critical mineral hub in North America.

West Cobar Metals has announced a significant inferred gallium resource of 263 million tonnes at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting the strategic importance of gallium amid global supply constraints.

Peninsula Energy reports strong progress in ramping up uranium production at its Lance Project in Wyoming, with acidification exceeding expectations and key infrastructure developments on track. Supportive US government policies further enhance the company’s strategic outlook.

Gold Mountain Limited has agreed to sell its Papua New Guinea exploration licences for $2 million, redirecting funds to advance its promising Brazilian projects and strengthen working capital.

Ionic Rare Earths has secured a listing on the U.S. OTCQB Venture Market, enhancing access for American investors to its rare earth and magnet recycling ventures. This move aligns the company with North American critical minerals priorities and broadens its global investor base.

Peel Mining has initiated a 9-hole drilling program at its Southern Nights Complex in NSW, targeting expansion of its significant silver-rich polymetallic resource. The campaign aims to unlock new high-grade zones and enhance geological insights within the South Cobar Project.

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a record first half FY26 iron ore shipment of 100.2 million tonnes, alongside key progress in decarbonisation and strategic copper acquisition.

Oceana Metals has completed trenching at its Solonópole lithium project in Brazil with assay results pending, while conducting technical reviews of its Australian base and precious metals projects.

Legacy Minerals advances its flagship Mt Carrington Project with an expanded scoping study and confirms high-grade mineralisation, while securing a significant farm-in joint venture option with Rio Tinto for the Thomson Project.