Latest Critical Minerals News

Metallium Ltd has secured exclusive rights to apply its breakthrough Flash Joule Heating technology to the heavy rare earth-rich Harts Range Project, achieving an unprecedented 20-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration. This deal positions Metallium as a key player in Western critical minerals supply amid global geopolitical tensions.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

Magmatic Resources has launched a $3.5 million exploration drilling program at its Myall FJVA Project in partnership with Fortescue, targeting promising gold-copper porphyry deposits. The program includes both aircore and diamond drilling, alongside a geophysical survey, with initial results expected in early 2026.

Livium Ltd has locked in exclusive worldwide rights to a cutting-edge microwave technology from the University of Melbourne, promising high recovery rates and energy savings in rare earth and platinum group metals extraction.

PTR Minerals continues to expand its titanium discovery at Muckanippie with drill results revealing thick, high-grade heavy mineral sands rich in titanium from surface at the Duke and Nardoo prospects.

Critica Limited has raised A$8 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Jupiter rare earths project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals for emerging technologies.

Critica Limited confirms gallium as a valuable by-product within its 1.8 billion tonnes Jupiter rare earth resource, achieving a 63% recovery rate in its existing beneficiation flowsheet without altering project scope.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Columbia University to develop cutting-edge, sustainable technologies for rare earth and critical mineral processing in the US, advancing its Mine-to-Market strategy amid growing government support.

Patriot Resources reports significant copper-zinc-lead assay results from its Phase 1 trenching at Kitumba, Zambia, expanding the mineralised footprint fivefold and setting the stage for further exploration.

Bryah Resources has secured approvals and land access agreements to begin drilling at its Golden Pike Project in Canada, targeting high-grade gold and antimony deposits with programs set to complete by year-end.

IperionX rebuffs short seller claims by highlighting robust US government support and accelerating titanium production scale-up in Virginia. The company secures over $59 million in funding and advances critical minerals projects toward commercial readiness.

Syrah Resources has secured an $8.5 million tranche from its US DFC loan, deferred interest payments to mid-2026, and issued warrants to the DFC, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Balama graphite operation.