Latest Strategic Minerals News

Ragusa Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, expanding its landholding and raising $600,000 to fund exploration.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Bubalus Resources has completed its maiden drilling program at the Avon Plains Gold Project, with assay results due soon, while advancing exploration across multiple Victorian and Northern Territory projects.

Metals Australia Ltd is progressing pre-feasibility studies for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec, aligning with the province’s new strategy to accelerate critical minerals development. The project’s expanded resource and downstream battery material plans position it well for North American markets.

Everest Metals has begun mining at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project and reported strong drilling results at its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project, advancing its position in gold and strategic minerals.

Temas Resources has appointed Nic Matich as a Non-Executive Director to spearhead Australian investor relations and business development, while CFO David Robinson transitions to a full-time executive role to sharpen financial oversight amid the company’s growth and commercialisation push.

Resolution Minerals is fast-tracking development of the historic Golden Gate Tungsten Mine in Idaho, leveraging expert geological insight and acquiring a nearby processing mill and stockpiles amid soaring tungsten prices.

Terra Critical Minerals has amended its option agreement with ATHA Energy Corp to fast-track uranium exploration at the Pasfield Lake Project, increasing expenditure and drilling commitments in response to rising uranium prices.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd throws its weight behind Australia’s new A$1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, spotlighting its Sunday Creek gold-antimony project as a key player in securing domestic supply and reducing reliance on China.

Ragusa Minerals has addressed recent unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed information while advancing its acquisition of a controlling stake in Pegasus Tel Inc. and the Purple Pansy Project in Arizona.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Siren Gold Limited has reported exceptional first assay results from its Queen Charlotte Antimony-Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing multiple high-grade gold and antimony intersections. These findings set the stage for a maiden drilling program in 2026, highlighting the project's strategic importance in critical minerals.