Latest Critical Minerals News

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.

Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

NIMY Resources is set to release its maiden JORC Inferred Resource for gallium at the Mons Project in Western Australia, amid promising copper exploration results and strategic US market partnerships.

Basin Energy Limited has secured $1.25 million to advance exploration of uranium and rare earth metals across strategic Tier-1 jurisdictions, positioning itself amid rising global demand for clean energy minerals.

Basin Energy has agreed to acquire NeoDys Limited, gaining a dominant uranium and rare earth portfolio in northwest Queensland, fully funded to commence drilling in late 2025.

Katana Capital Limited reported a 10.63% gross investment return for the 2025 financial year, surpassing the All Ordinaries index by 1.16%. The fund’s defensive strategy and valuation discipline helped navigate a volatile market environment.

AnteoTech Ltd reported a 110% revenue increase to A$968,878 in FY2025 alongside a 24% reduction in net loss, driven by strategic cost savings and key partnerships. Leadership renewal and product validation position the company for growth in battery and life sciences markets.

Black Canyon Limited reports some of its thickest and highest-grade manganese and iron assay results to date from the Wandanya Project, confirming significant shallow mineralisation over a 2km strike. Phase 3 drilling is underway to expand this promising discovery.

Hazer Group Limited reported a 124% surge in revenues to $8.5 million for FY25, driven by government grants, while cutting its net loss by 60%. The company advanced its proprietary methane pyrolysis technology, secured a strategic alliance with KBR, and made progress on key projects in Canada and Japan.

Havilah Resources has unveiled detailed plans for developing two significant copper deposits in South Australia’s Curnamona Province, highlighting robust resource bases and strategic infrastructure advantages.

Lincoln Minerals Limited is gearing up for drilling at its Minbrie copper-base metals project in South Australia, while reporting robust financial metrics for its graphite and high purity iron projects.

Victory Metals secures $11.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate drilling and development at its North Stanmore heavy rare earth project, reinforcing its position as Australia’s leading rare earths explorer.