Latest Critical Minerals News

ABx Group has produced its maiden mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting dysprosium and terbium contents far exceeding peers and commanding a premium basket price.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic partnership with global construction giant PowerChina to accelerate development of its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting production by 2026.

PTR Minerals has successfully raised $12 million through a share placement to accelerate development and exploration at its Rosewood Titanium and Muckanippie Heavy Mineral projects in South Australia.

Rubix Resources has reported promising assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Paperbark Project, revealing significant zinc-lead mineralisation and encouraging copper signatures beneath the JB Zone and at Grunter North.

Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade rare earth product from its Jupiter Project, achieving 86% total rare earth oxide and confirming the repeatability of its beneficiation process. This milestone reinforces Jupiter's status as Australia's premier rare earth resource amid growing global supply chain concerns.

Patagonia Lithium has reported successful initial brine extraction and core sampling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina, marking steady progress in its drilling campaign. Early results indicate favorable porosity and brine characteristics that support ongoing exploration efforts.

Battery Age Minerals has appointed DGWA as its European strategic advisor to advance the Bleiberg Zinc Germanium Project within the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act framework, initiating high-level engagements across key EU capitals.

Black Bear Minerals reveals significant polymetallic potential in historic stockpiles at its Shafter Silver Project, with grab samples showing exceptional grades. The company plans extensive 2026 drilling and bulk sampling to unlock this overlooked resource.

New Frontier Minerals has kicked off a significant reverse circulation drilling program at its Harts Range project, aiming to unlock deeper deposits of heavy rare earth elements vital for advanced technologies.

Lindian Resources confirms a high-grade, ultra-low-radiation rare earth carbonate product from its Kangankunde project, achieving 97% recovery of critical neodymium and praseodymium. The breakthrough promises simpler processing and competitive operating costs.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has launched a two-rig drilling campaign at its high-grade Feirinha Rare Earth Element Prospect in Brazil, aiming to unlock a potentially low-cost REE discovery. Initial metallurgical tests suggest promising recoverability of these critical minerals.

Evion Group has landed a significant A$1.5 million order to supply expandable graphite to a major US graphite supply chain company, reinforcing its position as a trusted non-Chinese supplier amid growing demand.