Latest Minerals Industry News

Jindalee Lithium's US arm has cleared the last regulatory hurdle to begin a critical Phase 1 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project, aiming to upgrade resource confidence and provide key data for project feasibility.

Aldoro Resources has achieved a major metallurgical milestone at its Kameelburg project, with direct acid leach tests recovering up to 72% of rare earth elements and over 99% of strontium without prior beneficiation, suggesting a potentially lower-cost development pathway.

Ardea Resources' Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub has been awarded Lead Agency Status by the Western Australian Government, marking a key regulatory milestone that underscores its strategic importance in the critical minerals sector.

Invictus Energy is gearing up for a pivotal drilling campaign in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin, targeting a multi-Tcf gas and condensate resource that could reshape Southern Africa's energy landscape.

Aurora Energy Metals has appointed seasoned geologist Aidan Platel as Managing Director and CEO, alongside Warren Hallam as Non-Executive Chair, marking a strategic leadership transition after divesting its uranium project.

Narryer Metals has outlined a substantial Exploration Target for its Rocky Gully Project in Western Australia, highlighting promising grades of scandium, rare earth elements, gallium, and potential titanium co-products. The company is gearing up for a new drilling campaign aimed at defining a maiden resource.

ALS Limited reported a robust half-year performance with underlying revenue up 13.3% and net profit after tax rising 17.2%, driven by strong growth in both Commodities and Life Sciences divisions. The company also declared a higher interim dividend and advanced its global expansion strategy.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

Chariot Corporation has identified 32 high-priority lithium drilling targets at its Resurgent Project, strategically located adjacent to the world-class Thacker Pass lithium development in the US. This positions Chariot to potentially unlock a significant lithium resource amid strong government backing for domestic critical minerals.

Calix Limited reported a 17% rise in product and services revenue for FY25, driven by its Magnesia and Leilac businesses, alongside a 23% reduction in operating expenses. The company extended its cash runway to 18 months, supported by a $21 million equity raise, while progressing key decarbonisation projects.

Titanium Sands Limited has secured retention licenses for four critical exploration areas and is progressing its Environmental Impact Assessment in Sri Lanka, while engaging government officials and local landowners to navigate regulatory hurdles.

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.