Latest Critical Raw Materials News

Altamin Limited has obtained a retrospective Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its Gorno Project in Italy, strengthening its regulatory footing and supporting strategic options for development.

VBX Limited has announced a 108% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource following new discoveries at Wuudagu D, E, and F, significantly extending the project’s mine life and enhancing production prospects.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured a decade-long binding offtake agreement with Norah Mining Limited to supply spodumene concentrate for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, reinforcing its North American lithium ambitions amid rising prices.

Evion Group has bolstered its cash reserves to $2.3 million following a strategic placement and secured a $1.5 million expandable graphite sales agreement in the US, while advancing its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar with strong EU backing.

Altamin Limited progresses its Lazio geothermal lithium and SOP project with key technical studies and grant funding, while advancing a strategic sale process for its Gorno polymetallic project. The company bolsters its balance sheet through a successful entitlement offer raising A$5.39 million.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) project and its 50% owned Minhub rare earths processing initiative, advancing engineering design and market engagement amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

VBX Limited has reported a significant 51% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource and enhanced its project feasibility study, supported by fresh funding and robust market conditions.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project with a new CEO and a sharpened focus on near-term cash flow and critical mineral markets in the US and EU.

European Metals Holdings has marked a pivotal quarter with the completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Cinovec Lithium Project, securing a €360 million Czech government grant and submitting a key Environmental Impact Assessment, propelling the project closer to production.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.