Latest Phosphate News

Korab Resources has progressed the sale of its Geolsec mineral lease ML27362 to Leka Fertiliser Shipping Pty Ltd for $4.35 million plus royalties, navigating buyer restructuring and pending ASX approval.

PhosCo Ltd has confirmed a significant phosphate mineralisation discovery at its DOH prospect within the Gasaat Project in Tunisia, highlighting the project’s potential as a world-scale phosphate source. This discovery complements pending maiden resource estimates at nearby prospects, reinforcing Gasaat’s strategic value amid global fertiliser supply pressures.

McLaren Minerals has identified a vast 54-kilometre zircon-rich mineral sands system with promising rare earth element potential at its Barossa Project in South Australia’s Eucla Basin. Historical data and geological reinterpretation reveal multiple mineralised centres, setting the stage for further exploration.

Aguia Resources has completed the sale of its non-core Atocha Silver Project in Colombia, receiving the final C$1 million cash payment and fully divesting its interest. This move reflects a strategic shift to focus on near-term production assets and strengthens the company’s balance sheet.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.

Aguia Resources has secured key mining concessions in Brazil, setting the stage for operational licensing and commissioning of its Tres Estradas phosphate mine by April 2026.

Victory Metals Limited has reported a record-breaking rare earth oxide intersection of 11,565 ppm TREO at its North Stanmore project, reinforcing its status as a world-class heavy rare earth deposit. The December 2025 drilling program also advances resource confidence and metallurgical prospects, positioning the project as a key Western supplier of critical rare earths.

St George Mining has appointed Carla Grasso as Principal Geologist to spearhead mine planning at its Araxá Rare Earths-Niobium Project, following a major resource upgrade. This move signals a decisive step towards advancing economic studies and potential mining operations in Brazil.

Ridley Corporation has revealed its FY26–28 Growth Plan, spotlighting earnings growth driven by its recent fertiliser acquisition and operational efficiencies across its agricultural inputs and feed segments. The company aims to leverage its market leadership and diversified portfolio to capitalise on rising demand in Australian agriculture.

Dyno Nobel has signed a binding agreement to sell its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Mayfair Australia Corporation, marking a strategic pivot to focus solely on its explosives operations. The deal, expected to complete in Q3 FY26, includes deferred payments and regulatory conditions.

Argosy Minerals reports strong progress on its 12,000 tonnes per annum Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, achieving 96% lithium recovery in test work and advancing critical energy infrastructure with a 40MW power supply line.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully demonstrated a solvent-free Dry Supersonic Deposition method to fabricate lithium iron phosphate cathodes, marking a significant step toward scalable, energy-efficient solid-state battery manufacturing.