Latest Critical Raw Materials News

Osmond Resources has confirmed extensive mineralised outcrops spanning 12 kilometres at its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in southern Spain, while expanding metallurgical test work to include silicon metal, a key EU strategic raw material.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports encouraging copper grades from trench sampling at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, positioning the Ilkin prospect for imminent drilling. The company plans KGK drilling to test bedrock copper mineralisation, pending funding.

EQ Resources has repaid €5 million of debt for its Spanish subsidiary Saloro, reducing its debt burden by 25% while extending remaining credit facilities. The company also reports record production and positive EBITDA forecasts at its Barruecopardo tungsten mine.

Talga Group’s Nunasvaara South graphite mine zoning plan process shifts to regional government after local deadline missed, advancing a key step in Sweden’s battery materials push.

Vulcan Energy has extended its conditional debt commitment letter to September 2025, aligning with its revised financing timeline for the Lionheart Project. This move supports ongoing bank discussions and the potential inclusion of significant government funding.

Talga Group has cleared the last regulatory hurdle for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine in Sweden, paving the way for production of battery anode materials critical to the green transition.

Firebird Metals has installed new equipment at its Chinese R&D lab, enabling complete lab-scale production from ore to lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode. This milestone supports a strategic collaboration with Central South University and promises cost advantages in battery material manufacturing.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been officially recognised as a strategic supplier under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, opening doors to accelerated permits, funding, and partnerships.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited’s flagship deposit in Kazakhstan has been designated a Strategic Project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, positioning it as a key supplier for Europe’s battery and industrial sectors.

Euro Manganese has successfully closed a C$11.2 million financing round, attracting heavyweight investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Eric Sprott. The funds will accelerate development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project, a critical European source of battery-grade manganese.

Euro Manganese Inc. reported a net loss of CAD 9.174 million for the half-year ending March 31, 2025, while making significant progress on its Chvaletice Manganese Project, including securing key permits and strategic status under EU and Czech frameworks. The company’s development hinges on completing a crucial private placement and share purchase plan to sustain operations.

Euro Manganese advances its Chvaletice manganese project with key regulatory approvals, leadership appointments, and a $9.8 million capital raise, while reporting a narrowed Q3 net loss.