Latest Critical Minerals News

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal US$50 million Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia, finalising the export credit agency-led debt package for its Colossus Rare Earths Project. This milestone positions the project to advance towards full funding and a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026.

Locksley Resources has identified a significant high-grade silver and polymetallic mineralised corridor extending nearly 3km at its Mojave Project in California, marking a major step forward in its exploration strategy.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has reported exceptional high-grade gold and antimony drill results at its Sunday Creek Project, including a standout 12.2m intercept at 33.3 g/t AuEq. The drilling has connected two major mineralized systems, expanding the project's potential significantly.

Temas Resources has fortified its position in the critical minerals sector through key strategic moves including joining Québec’s CSM Scientific Network, engaging market-making services, and commissioning independent equity research.

Terrain Minerals has made significant progress across its gold, lithium, and rare earth projects during the December 2025 quarter, including drilling milestones and a successful $2.76 million capital raise. The company targets a maiden resource at its Lightning gold prospect by mid-2026.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Temas Resources has completed a detailed airborne LiDAR survey at its Quebec projects, enhancing geological and engineering insights while progressing its proprietary Regenerative Chloride Leach technology aimed at slashing processing costs.

Tambourah Metals has confirmed and significantly upgraded gold assay results from its Beatty Park South drilling, highlighting a high-grade core within a 330m gold anomaly at its Bryah Gold Project in Western Australia.

Panther Metals has completed a $315k shortfall placement, bolstering its funding as it plans deeper drilling at Burtville East and initiates a strategic review of its Coglia project in response to soaring cobalt prices.

US1 Critical Minerals has obtained a Federal Court undertaking preventing the transfer or encumbrance of disputed Rare Earth tenements in California, with a trial scheduled for April 2026.