Latest Strategic Resources News

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Aurum Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, underpinning an aggressive 100,000m drilling campaign and a Pre-Feasibility Study due by year-end.

Barton Gold Holdings has revealed a preliminary A$26 million refurbishment plan for its Central Gawler Mill, aiming to restart production by the end of 2026 with significant cost and operational advantages.

Verity Resources is set to begin a 3,600m drilling campaign aimed at upgrading and expanding its Monument Gold Project resource in Western Australia. The program targets the Korong deposit with the goal of moving from inferred to indicated resource status.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has released a comprehensive Pre-Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, showcasing robust economics, low-cost production, and a clear path to production by 2028. The study highlights the project's resilience across price cycles and its strategic positioning in the global rare earth supply chain.

Ark Mines has awarded a contract for a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Sandy Mitchell project, aiming to significantly expand its rare earth mineral resource ahead of a key feasibility study.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports encouraging copper grades from trench sampling at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, positioning the Ilkin prospect for imminent drilling. The company plans KGK drilling to test bedrock copper mineralisation, pending funding.

EV Resources Limited has finalized its acquisition of a 70% interest in the Los Lirios Antimony Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, marking a strategic move to bolster critical mineral supply in the Americas. The company is advancing ore testing and plans to develop processing capabilities aligned with local community priorities.

Johns Lyng Group has received a conditional, non-binding acquisition proposal from Pacific Equity Partners, sparking a potential shift in ownership with key management poised to retain stakes. The company has granted exclusivity for due diligence, setting the stage for a possible binding offer.

Verity Resources has completed aircore drilling at key gold targets within its Monument Gold Project, with assay results expected soon. The company is also progressing a resource upgrade strategy to enhance confidence and potentially expand its gold resource.

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Cobre Limited has delineated a significant new zone of copper and silver mineralisation at its Ngami Copper Project in Botswana, advancing its resource development plans. The company has engaged WSP to prepare a Mineral Resource Estimate, underpinning its innovative In-Situ Copper Recovery strategy.