Latest Critical Minerals News

Recent drilling by Hastings Technology Metals at the Seven Leaders prospect confirms high-grade near-surface gold mineralisation, underpinning a maiden resource estimate. Metal Bank’s pending acquisition of the Whiteheads Gold Project signals a strategic shift toward gold production.

Iondrive Limited’s Phase 1 techno-economic evaluation of its IONSolv™ modular rare earth elements recycling plant reveals promising financial metrics and a scalable US rollout strategy. Phase 2 validation is underway to refine assumptions and advance commercial deployment.

Australian Critical Minerals has launched a cutting-edge geophysical survey at its Flint Project in Peru, aiming to refine drill targets within a prolific gold belt ahead of a planned 2026 drilling campaign.

Encounter Resources has uncovered a new high-grade niobium and rare earth element zone 500 metres east of its Crean resource, highlighting the expanding potential of the Elephant Island Fault corridor in Western Australia.

Red Mountain Mining has secured approval to list on the US OTCQB market, with trading set to begin on November 17, 2025. The move enhances liquidity and positions the company to leverage US government funding for its critical minerals projects.

Osmond Resources reports steady progress in drilling and assay results at its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, targeting key heavy minerals vital for the EU’s supply chain.

Neometals’ Finnish subsidiary Novana Oy has been awarded a €48.7 million conditional grant from Business Finland to advance its €400 million Vanadium Recovery Project in Pori, aiming to produce up to 60% of Europe’s vanadium demand with a low-carbon footprint.

5E Advanced Materials reports progress on its California boron project with a new feasibility study and equity raises, while highlighting ongoing funding uncertainties.

InVert Graphite has reported promising initial drilling results from its Kumba prospect in Tanzania, confirming consistent high-grade graphite mineralisation with grades reaching 13.4% Total Graphitic Carbon. The ongoing drilling program aims to further delineate this significant graphite resource ahead of the wet season.

Chilwa Minerals reports robust assay results from 347 sonic drill holes at the Mpyupyu Flats deposit, reinforcing its resource base and progressing a scoping study for early 2026.

Trigg Minerals has expanded its Tennessee Mountain Tungsten Project in Nevada by acquiring contiguous claims that consolidate a district-scale mineralised system, setting the stage for modern exploration and resource definition.

Nimy Resources announces a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource at its Mons Block 3 project in Western Australia, featuring exceptionally high-grade gallium and significant rare earth oxides, positioning the company as a potential key supplier amid global supply constraints.