Latest Scandium Development News

Rimfire Pacific Mining has engaged UK-based Xcelsior Capital Advisors to support funding, government relations, and marketing for its NSW scandium projects, leveraging Xcelsior’s ties to the Wogen group and global critical minerals networks.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) has identified promising high-grade scandium drill targets at its Salazar project, alongside metallurgical testwork indicating potential for lower-cost scandium production via atmospheric leaching and bioleaching.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has launched a metallurgical study targeting cost-effective extraction of low iron scandium from its Murga deposit, aiming to confirm economic viability through atmospheric leaching methods.

Australian Mines Limited has raised $3 million through a strategic placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners to fast-track its Flemington Scandium Project from scoping to pre-feasibility study, aiming to de-risk and advance permitting.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has boosted its Murga Scandium Deposit resource by 300%, lifting the inferred mineral resource to 56.1 million tonnes at 138ppm scandium. The deposit’s low iron content hints at potential cost savings via atmospheric leaching, with follow-up drilling and metallurgical tests slated for mid-2026.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has agreed to sell an option on its Cowal Copper Gold Project to Copper Search Limited, unlocking up to $700,000 in milestone payments. This strategic move allows Rimfire to concentrate on its scandium assets amid tightening global supply.

Sunrise Energy Metals reports significant progress on its Syerston Scandium Project and battery materials complex, while navigating evolving global supply dynamics and maintaining a strong safety record.