Latest Critical Minerals News

Almonty Industries has commenced commercial production at its flagship Sangdong Mine in South Korea and secured more than US$200 million through Nasdaq IPO and equity offerings to fund expansion projects. Despite rising revenues driven by soaring tungsten prices, the company reported a significant net loss due to non-cash derivative liabilities.

Diatreme Resources has reported a significant boost in mineral recoveries and production forecasts for its Cyclone Project in Western Australia, driven by advanced metallurgical testwork and flowsheet optimisation.

Lightning Minerals has appointed Troy Brice as CEO, bringing seasoned leadership to spearhead the next phase of exploration at its Mt Turner Gold Project.

EV Resources has restructured its Tecomatlán plant acquisition to fast-track antimony production with a low-risk, milestone-based payment plan. Refurbishment is underway, supported by strong metallurgical results and a clear path to near-term output.

PMET Resources has reported its final 2025 drilling results from the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, revealing the widest caesium intercept to date at the newly discovered Helios Zone and identifying a new mineralized lens north of the Vega Zone.

Resouro Strategic Metals has appointed Simon Stilwell as Independent Non-Executive Chairman, with Christopher Eager stepping into the CEO role, marking a significant leadership reshuffle as the company advances its rare earths and titanium projects in Brazil.

McLaren Minerals has revealed promising high-grade heavy mineral results from its newly acquired Barossa Project in South Australia's Eastern Eucla Basin, highlighting significant zircon and ilmenite content. The company plans follow-up exploration in 2026 to expand and validate these findings.

EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.

Godolphin Resources has revealed a significant 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds Project through the integration of gravity recoverable gold processing, potentially enhancing the project’s already robust economics.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.

CuFe Ltd has significantly upgraded the Orlando Copper-Gold Deposit resource classification at Tennant Creek, boosting Indicated tonnes to 87% and enabling underground mining studies. This milestone enhances the project’s economic outlook with critical minerals now factored into upcoming development plans.