Latest Critical Minerals News

Capstone Copper has struck a strategic deal with Orion Resource Partners, unlocking up to $360 million for a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, accelerating development in Chile’s Atacama region.

Kuniko Limited has commenced fieldwork at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting high-grade precious metals within the prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The company aims to validate historical resource estimates and advance exploration alongside its battery metals portfolio in Europe.

DeSoto Resources has secured A$14 million to advance drilling programs in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin and Australia’s Northern Territory, backed by a strategic JV with Fortuna Mining Corp. Historic high-grade gold intercepts and a strong cash position set the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Resouro Strategic Metals is on track to close its non-brokered private placement within the week, aiming to fund critical engineering work for its Tiros Titanium-Rare Earths Project in Brazil.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Critical Resources Limited has promoted Tim Wither from CEO to Managing Director, rewarding his leadership with a substantial incentive package as the company advances its critical minerals portfolio.

Battery Age Minerals has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of the Falcon Extension Properties in Ontario, consolidating a strategic lithium and critical minerals portfolio. Recent drilling highlights strong lithium grades and promising multi-element potential.

Tungsten Mining NL (ASX, TGN) reinforces its position as a leading tungsten resource holder outside China, unveiling a robust development strategy aligned with soaring global demand and supply constraints.

Golden Deeps Ltd reports exceptional high-grade copper, silver, and germanium results from its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, reinforcing its potential as a critical metals hub and advancing plans for targeted drilling.

Tungsten Mining NL is moving to list on the U.S. OTCQB Market, aiming to tap into strong North American investor interest as tungsten prices climb and critical mineral security becomes a priority.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has raised $7 million through an oversubscribed placement to accelerate its critical minerals processing hub in Nevada and expand rare earth exploration in Brazil, aligning with US strategic priorities.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited (ASX – LMG) has launched an $8 million equity raising to fund the ramp-up of its magnesium metal production and advance feasibility studies for a larger commercial plant. The company’s patented hydromet process converts brown coal ash into sustainable magnesium with significantly lower emissions than global peers.