Latest Mining And Materials News

Osmond Resources has made significant progress on its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, focusing on low capital expenditure concentrate production and expanding its drilling program to support rare earth and critical mineral extraction.

St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) has announced exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including the thickest intercept to date of 178.7m at 4.34% TREO and 0.75% Nb2O5 from surface. These results reinforce Araxá's status as a world-class undeveloped resource with potential for dual revenue streams from rare earths and niobium.

Latrobe Magnesium has locked in a US$2 million non-dilutive prepayment from its US distribution partner to accelerate commissioning of its Demonstration Plant, aiming for first magnesium deliveries in late 2026.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

OM Holdings’ subsidiary has fully redeemed its AUD 30.9 million private bonds ahead of schedule, funded by the sale of a strategic mining stake. This move clears all bond obligations well before the May 2026 maturity date.

Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a net loss of $86.8 million for 2025, reflecting operational challenges including the suspension of Point Lake mining due to adverse tariffs. The company secured $83.4 million in Canadian tariff relief financing to bolster liquidity and restructured its debt amid ongoing market uncertainties.

5E Advanced Materials is raising up to $36 million through a stock offering to fund the development of its Fort Cady boron and lithium project in California. The capital raise comes amid ongoing concerns about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern without further financing.

5E Advanced Materials has successfully priced an upsized and oversubscribed US$36 million public offering, aiming to accelerate its boron and lithium development projects. The capital raise underscores investor confidence as the company advances its clean energy materials strategy.

Gibb River Diamonds has progressed mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project with ore processing underway and first cash proceeds expected early this year. Despite a pit wall incident, operations resumed smoothly under a joint venture with BML Ventures.

5E Advanced Materials has filed a Form S-1 registration with the SEC to raise up to $30 million through a common stock offering, aiming to advance its Fort Cady boron and lithium project. The capital raise is critical as the company navigates development milestones and financial challenges.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has taken a decisive step forward with the Final Investment Decision for its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, initiating full-scale construction and early sales. The company also advances renewable energy plans and strategic rebranding to solidify its regional presence.