Latest Mineral Development News

Metals Australia reports a 595% surge in graphitic carbon intervals at its Lac Carheil project, advances critical infrastructure funding applications, and initiates copper-gold drilling at Warrego East.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Heavy Minerals Limited is on track to release its Port Gregory Garnet Project Pre-Feasibility Study in Q3 2025, while advancing promising industrial minerals testing and preparing its mining lease application.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.

Anax Metals has raised $3.3 million through convertible notes to push forward its Whim Creek copper-zinc project in Western Australia, while resolving a recent arbitration with its cornerstone investor Mineral Development Partners.

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as Managing Director and reports encouraging early metallurgical results from its Equador Niobium Project, underpinning a strategic refocus on its Brazilian exploration portfolio.

Tivan Limited and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop the high-grade Sandover Fluorite Project in Australia's Northern Territory, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals sector.

White Cliff Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, targeting a large unexplored sedimentary basin. Supported by a recent A$14.4 million capital raise and Canadian government backing, the company aims to advance its promising copper exploration.

New Frontier Minerals reports strong copper recovery from historical stockpiles at its Big One Deposit, supporting a fast-tracked production pathway through Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly facility.

Neometals Ltd has released its first JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ironclad deposit within its 100% owned Barrambie Gold Project, confirming an inferred resource of 13,000 ounces of gold. This milestone validates historic data and sets the stage for near-surface mining development.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

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.