Latest Critical Minerals News

Litchfield Minerals, supported by BHP Xplor, has transformed its view of Harts Range into a belt-scale copper-nickel mineral system, identifying a key deep conductor beneath known prospects and planning detailed surveys to unlock drill targets.

Cadoux Ltd has secured a key qualification for its premiumHPA® high-purity alumina, reinforcing its role in the EU-backed SAFELOOP lithium-ion battery development consortium focused on next-generation EV batteries.

PMET Resources has partnered with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination technology for on-site lithium refining at Shaakichiuwaanaan, aiming to leverage Quebec’s renewable hydro power to boost value capture and reduce logistics.

Fortuna Metals has commissioned its own laboratory in Malawi, accelerating sample processing and cutting assay costs as it nears a maiden resource estimate for its Mkanda rutile and graphite project.

Redstone Resources has secured a 100% stake in a suite of greenfields exploration projects across Western Australia, gaining exposure to gold, lithium, copper, and base metals with immediate drilling approvals at key sites.

Askari Metals has expanded its Uis Project pipeline in Namibia by uncovering seven high-priority pegmatite targets through advanced hyperspectral analysis, setting the stage for upcoming reverse circulation drilling and trenching programs.

Ragusa Minerals has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Pegasus Tel, gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, positioning itself within a critical US supply chain sector.

Stelar Metals has completed its initial fieldwork at the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project, confirming broad tungsten mineralisation and setting the stage for drilling campaigns starting in July.

Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) has locked in a 100% stake in the historic Nevada Scheelite tungsten mine, boasting an average grade of 1.1% WO3 and existing underground infrastructure. The acquisition is backed by a $2.5 million placement to fund validation and exploration.

International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) has partnered with Alkeemia S.p.A. to establish a graphite processing facility in Italy, aiming for first production in the second half of 2027 and a final investment decision by Q3 2026.

Critica Limited is progressing its Jupiter and Mt Lindsay projects with key resource updates, metallurgical breakthroughs, and strategic partnerships, targeting Scoping Study completion in Q3 2026.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.