Latest Mining And Critical Minerals News

Axel REE has appointed Dr Patience Mpofu as Managing Director, positioning the company to advance its rare earths portfolio from exploration into commercial development with planned in-situ recovery trials.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has appointed Jason Barnett as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive mining experience as the company advances its critical minerals projects and prepares for a maiden drilling campaign.

CuFe Ltd secures a strategic $15.35 million investment from Pan African’s Tennant Consolidated Mining Group, aiming to fast-track its Gecko and Orlando copper-gold projects in Tennant Creek with enhanced technical collaboration and board representation.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has locked in a five-year exploration permit for its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, setting the stage for immediate drilling and a refreshed JORC resource estimate by late 2026.

Atlantic Lithium has raised up to US$16.4 million through strategic Ghanaian pension fund investments and a placement with Long State Investments, advancing its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project towards production.

Magnetite Mines Limited (ASX:MGT) has been awarded Federal Major Project Status for its Razorback Iron Ore Project, unlocking government support as it advances multi-commodity exploration across South Australia. The company is progressing rare earth, copper, and gold programs while positioning Razorback for long-term green steel supply.

EV Resources has completed extensive groundwork at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico and secured a processing plant, positioning itself for a transformative 2026 with maiden drilling and production plans underway.

Great Divide Mining has resolved a key joint venture dispute to move towards 100% ownership of the Challenger Gold Mine, while progressing promising exploration results and joint ventures across its Queensland and New South Wales projects.

Everest Metals has begun mining at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project and reported strong drilling results at its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project, advancing its position in gold and strategic minerals.

Tungsten Mining NL advances its Mt Mulgine project with a robust scoping study, revealing a globally significant multi-critical mineral deposit poised to meet soaring tungsten demand amid supply constraints.

Mont Royal Resources has re-listed on the ASX following a merger with Commerce Resources, bringing the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Québec to the forefront of North American critical minerals development.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has bolstered its balance sheet through the sale of its pelleting plant and reported improved cash flow despite permitting setbacks in British Columbia. The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on growing North American demand for domestically sourced phosphate amid global supply disruptions.