Latest Critical Minerals News

Australian Vanadium Limited has broadened its Optimised Feasibility Study to include high purity vanadium products aimed at aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, aligning with evolving critical minerals demand without delaying project timelines.

Osmond Resources has reported compelling high-grade assay results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, confirming the potential for a large-scale deposit of titanium, zircon, and rare earth elements. These findings reinforce the project's strategic importance amid growing EU demand for critical minerals.

Evion Group has secured formal notice from Madagascar’s Mines Ministry that its Maniry Graphite Project permits have passed technical assessment and are set for expedited approval, marking a key step towards production.

Caspin Resources has announced a maiden resource estimate for its Bygoo Tin Project, highlighting significant potential to grow its high-grade tin deposits amid a rising tin market. The company is also advancing gold exploration at its Weethalle Project, signalling a diversified growth strategy.

PLS Group has acquired Calix’s stake in their joint lithium processing venture, gaining full ownership and operational control while securing a royalty-free licence for Calix’s calciner technology.

American West Metals has appointed a top Washington DC advisory firm to deepen US government engagement for its West Desert Project, aiming to establish the first domestic indium supply chain amid critical minerals supply risks.

Western Yilgarn NL has announced a significant discovery of high-grade cobalt, scandium, nickel, copper, and lead mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, reinforcing its strategic foothold in critical minerals.

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

Lycopodium Limited reports strong half-year results for 1H FY26, driven by increased project delivery and strategic expansion into the Americas. The company updates its full-year guidance amid a robust pipeline across gold, copper, and critical minerals.

QEM Limited has raised $1.442 million through a well-supported placement to fund a strategic review of its flagship Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project and explore new critical minerals opportunities.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited is set to commence a 2,500-metre maiden drilling campaign at its South Ridge tin prospect within the Prospect Hill Project, aiming to define a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by late Q2 2026.

Southern Cross Gold has extended its Golden Dyke discovery by 200 metres west at the Sunday Creek project, revealing 16 vein sets including 10 new ones and delivering some of the highest-grade gold results globally.