Latest Critical Raw Materials News

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

ResMed Inc. posted a 10% rise in fiscal 2026 revenue to $5.65 billion, bolstered by the acquisition of Noctrix Health and an agreement to sell its MatrixCare business. The company continues to invest in AI-powered digital health solutions amid ongoing patent litigation and a shifting regulatory landscape.

Vanadium Resources pivots to a co-production V-Iron Plant at Steelpoortdrift, securing a non-binding offtake with US Vanadium and appointing Rand Merchant Bank to drive project financing.

Berkeley Energia has reported a maiden inferred lithium and rubidium resource at its Conchas Project in Spain, alongside appointing former Endesa CEO José Bogas Gálvez to its board, while continuing a US$1.25 billion arbitration against Spain over its Salamanca uranium project.

Battery Age Minerals has identified multiple priority exploration targets at its Apex Project in Utah, submitted new drilling permits for Austria’s Bleiberg site, finalised a commercial germanium technology licence, and gained entry to a US defense consortium, underpinning its integrated germanium strategy.

Element 25 is on track to commission its Butcherbird manganese expansion in early 2027, while securing a substantial US Department of Energy grant to support its US battery materials facility.

Vulcan Energy has kicked off civil construction at its Lionheart geothermal power plant in Landau, marking a key milestone in its integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually.

Talga Group has taken a significant step toward securing long-term supply and investment for its Vittangi Anode Project by signing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Japan’s Hanwa. The agreement targets binding contracts by year-end, reinforcing Talga’s foothold in the global battery materials market.

Elementos Limited made significant strides in advancing its Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, securing key permitting milestones and expanding exploration tenure while strengthening its vertical integration strategy in Europe. Concurrent progress at its Cleveland project in Tasmania and a robust cash position underpin the company’s push toward a Final Investment Decision amid elevated tin prices.

Amaero Inc. capped FY2026 with a record A$18.1 million revenue, expanded its production capacity, and landed a A$6.5 million US Department of War contract to develop alternative refractory alloy powders.

Berkeley Energia has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Conchas Project in Spain, revealing significant lithium and rubidium grades near surface and confirming the project's potential for bulk open-pit mining.

Vulcan Energy has received the first tranche of equity funding from its €2.2 billion financing package for the Lionheart lithium and geothermal project, confirming progress aligned with its construction schedule.