Latest Critical Minerals News

Dateline Resources has acquired the Music Valley Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, backed by historical high-grade data, and invested US$1 million in Fermi Critical Minerals to boost exploration across the US. This move complements its existing gold and rare earth projects, positioning the company at the forefront of critical mineral supply chain security.

Havilah Resources has finalised a significant transaction with Sandfire Resources for the Kalkaroo copper-gold project, receiving $31.5 million in cash and shares, while advancing promising drilling at Birksgate.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources Limited reported a remarkable turnaround with a $69.5 million net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration. The company’s net tangible asset per share more than doubled, reflecting strong commodity market dynamics and strategic investment execution.

Lowell Resources Fund reported a remarkable 63% increase in net asset value for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a strategic overweight in gold equities and buoyed by soaring commodity prices.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $22.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by ongoing investment in its HPA First Project. Despite the loss, strong demand from semiconductor and battery sectors and a recent $225 million capital raise position the company for significant growth.

NOVONIX Limited posted a $92.7 million net loss for 2025 while progressing its synthetic graphite anode materials business and preparing to divest its Battery Technology Solutions segment.

Australia’s ANSTO has independently confirmed that Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde monazite concentrate is exempt from radioactive transport classification, simplifying export logistics and lowering downstream costs.

Tungsten Mining is pursuing a US stock exchange listing to tap into deeper capital markets and strengthen ties with US government and industry stakeholders, complementing its existing ASX listing.

Mayfield Group Holdings has announced the acquisition of SMEC Power & Technology for up to $30 million, marking its entry into underground mining electrical infrastructure and international markets.

EcoGraf Limited has completed a comprehensive update to its Bankable Feasibility Study for the Epanko Graphite Project, confirming robust financials and a production increase to 73,000 tonnes per annum. The study underpins advanced project financing and highlights significant expansion potential amid rising global graphite demand.

Fortescue Ltd has reported a record first half FY26 with iron ore shipments surpassing 100 million tonnes and a robust net profit after tax of US$1.9 billion, while advancing its ambitious decarbonisation and growth initiatives.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd’s initial exploration at Dutch Mountain reveals a larger-than-expected tungsten system, supported by a fully permitted processing facility that could accelerate development in Utah’s Clifton Mining District.