Latest Critical Raw Materials News

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) has won the bid for the Penouta mine in Spain, the EU’s sole tin-tantalum-niobium producer, raising A$10 million to support the acquisition and development amid regulatory hurdles.

Rumble Resources has unveiled multiple high-grade tungsten intersections at its Western Queen Project, with a maiden tungsten resource estimate expected soon. This discovery complements an already significant gold resource, positioning the project as a critical minerals hotspot amid tightening global tungsten supply.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Kuniko Limited has made steady progress in developing its Norwegian battery metals projects, securing refinancing and preparing a rights issue to fund its next growth phase. Key partnerships and innovative exploration technologies underpin its strategic repositioning.

South Harz Potash Limited has bolstered its balance sheet through a combined A$2.39 million equity raise, positioning itself to pursue a dual-asset strategy targeting new critical minerals while preserving its core German potash project.

Eclipse Metals Ltd reports a transformative quarter with a massive upgrade to its Greenland rare earth resource and strategic advances in its uranium portfolio, backed by a $2 million capital raise.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been designated a Strategic Project by the European Union, enhancing its development prospects. Meanwhile, Evion’s joint venture in India secured a maiden US order for expandable graphite, signaling growing global demand.

Latitude 66 has agreed to sell its 17.5% interest in the Greater Duchess Joint Venture for an upfront A$2 million, with potential for further contingent payments, while progressing exploration in Australia and Finland amid regulatory challenges.

European Metals Holdings has received a $36 million EU grant to support its Cinovec Lithium Project in the Czech Republic, while progressing its Definitive Feasibility Study and environmental permitting.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported robust progress in Q4 FY2025, advancing its cryopreservation technology and commercial partnerships while preparing for a pivotal product launch in FY2026.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports softer ore than expected, improved graphite concentrate grades above 90%, and gains European Union strategic project status, advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study on track for mid-2026 completion.

EcoGraf Limited has advanced its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a US$105 million financing mandate for its Epanko Graphite Mine and positive momentum in US and EU government support.