Latest Strategic Metals News

Red Mountain Mining Ltd is set to recommence exploration at its US antimony projects following winter, supported by US government initiatives and strengthened by a new advisory appointment. The company plans systematic geological mapping and sampling across multiple projects, aiming to advance towards drill testing and resource definition.

6K Additive has commenced a major expansion of its Burgettstown facility, supported by a $23.4 million U.S. Defense Production Act grant and $31.4 million raised in its ASX IPO, aiming to increase production capacity five-fold by the end of 2026.

Metallium Limited has completed Phase I of a U.S. Department of War SBIR contract, demonstrating its Flash Joule Heating technology can recover gallium from semiconductor and electronic waste. The program finished in six months, underscoring the technology’s readiness and aligning with U.S. strategic supply chain goals.

Yugo Metals has appointed Petar Tomašević as its permanent CEO, following his interim leadership that saw significant project milestones. His international experience and regional insight position the company for accelerated growth in Europe's strategic metals sector.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

Lode Resources has identified a new high-grade silver and antimony prospect, Blocks East, within its Greater Montezuma Project in Tasmania, expanding its strategic foothold in a prolific mining region.

Viking Mines’ expanded geophysical surveys reveal a large-scale tungsten system at the Linka Project in Nevada, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in June. The discovery highlights significant untapped potential beneath volcanic cover and reinforces Linka’s strategic value amid soaring tungsten prices.

Hammer Metals has won two Queensland Government grants worth $336,000 to advance deep drilling and geophysical surveys at its Mount Isa projects, aiming to unlock new critical mineral deposits.

Magnum Mining and Exploration is set to launch a substantial 10,000-metre auger drilling program at its Piracanjuba prospect in Brazil, aiming to define a maiden resource for its promising ionic adsorption clay rare earth element deposit.

Resouro Strategic Metals has appointed Simon Stilwell as Independent Non-Executive Chairman, with Christopher Eager stepping into the CEO role, marking a significant leadership reshuffle as the company advances its rare earths and titanium projects in Brazil.

Solstice Minerals’ Phase 1 drilling at the Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in WA’s Goldfields reveals significant mineralisation beyond existing resource boundaries, setting the stage for a major resource expansion.

Lode Resources has reported outstanding high-grade silver and antimony mineralisation at its newly acquired Silver Hills Project in Tasmania, signalling a promising expansion of its critical minerals portfolio.