Latest Niobium News

Charger Metals has initiated a 3,000m drilling program at its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project, fully funded by Rio Tinto Exploration, targeting multiple high-priority lithium and gold prospects. This follows a recent maiden resource estimate and aims to unlock further potential in a prolific Western Australian region.

Power Minerals Limited is set to embark on an extensive drilling campaign at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to expand high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation zones. The program kicks off with 2,000m of reverse circulation drilling in November 2025, paving the way for deeper exploration in 2026.

Wildcat Resources has identified viable processing methods for previously overlooked lithium and tantalum resources at its Tabba Tabba Project, potentially converting waste into valuable ore and enhancing project economics ahead of its Definitive Feasibility Study.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed a significant carbonatite-hosted rare earth element discovery at its Mpyupyu target in Malawi, with initial drilling revealing elevated total rare earth oxide grades. This breakthrough supports the company’s strategy to develop a major rare earth system within its tenements.

Dreadnought Resources has commenced drilling at the Stinger rare earth and niobium target within its Mangaroon project, revealing a substantial rare earth enriched carbonatite zone with promising grades and mineralogy akin to the Mountain Pass deposit.

AuKing Mining advances its strategic acquisition of Orion Resources and the Cloncurry Gold Project while securing a $5 million loan facility and progressing exploration across multiple continents.

Aldoro Resources has launched a significant Phase II drilling campaign targeting high-grade niobium at its Kameelburg project, while simultaneously initiating heavy rare earth element exploration at Omuronga, Namibia.

Encounter Resources has reported significant rare earth element mineralisation across multiple prospects in Western Australia's West Arunta, highlighting the region's emerging status as a major niobium-REE province.

CuFe Ltd has raised $5.4 million through a strategic placement to fund exploration and feasibility studies at its Tennant Creek Copper/Gold project, including a focus on critical mineral bismuth.

St George Mining’s latest drilling results reveal a thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation extending well beyond the existing resource at its Araxá project in Brazil, hinting at a major resource upgrade.

Patagonia Lithium prepares to drill a key lithium well in Argentina while advancing rare earth exploration in Brazil, backed by recent funding and promising early results.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.