Latest Mineral Development News

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) reported key progress in its December 2025 quarter, including legal developments for its Greenland rare earth project, advancing a strategic mine acquisition in Spain, and moves toward a US Nasdaq listing.

European Resources Limited has accelerated its rare earths exploration and metallurgical programs in Finland, supported by a fully subscribed $1.6 million rights issue and a $546,750 placement. Key drilling and processing initiatives aim to unlock value amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has reported substantial stibnite mineralisation in the first two holes of its maiden drilling campaign at the Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, validating its geological model and setting the stage for further exploration.

Osmond Resources has raised A$6.6 million through a discounted placement to fund its 2026 work program targeting titanium, zircon, and rare earth extraction in Spain. The capital boost positions the company to progress its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project amid growing EU demand for local supply.

Temas Resources has fortified its position in the critical minerals sector through key strategic moves including joining Québec’s CSM Scientific Network, engaging market-making services, and commissioning independent equity research.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

South Harz Potash Limited has lodged three exploration permit applications for the Torsby West Project in Sweden, securing a 25km corridor rich in copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation. This move complements their existing Glava assets and positions the company strongly in a highly prospective Scandinavian IOCG district.

Renegade Exploration has secured an option to acquire the Rooster Hill Monazite Project in Wyoming, tapping into a historically promising rare earth element resource. The move expands Renegade’s US footprint amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Metals Australia has successfully expanded its Manindi West Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite (VTM) discovery, confirming mineralisation over a strike length exceeding 1,000 metres and intersecting significant mineralisation in 13 of 14 drill holes. Early metallurgical results show promise for commercially attractive concentrate products, with further assay results pending.

Lithium Energy Limited’s re-assay of 125 historical rock chip samples confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation at Mt Usher, Queensland, unlocking promising exploration potential within the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project.

Askari Metals advances its flagship Nejo Project in Ethiopia with strong government backing and a planned maiden drilling campaign targeting high-grade gold zones. The company is well funded and poised for a busy 2026 exploration season.

South Harz Potash has submitted three new exploration licence applications in Sweden’s Värmland Province, significantly expanding its copper-gold project area near the existing Glava 100 site.