Latest Tantalum News

Global Lithium Resources has secured critical environmental and water permits for its Manna Lithium Project, clearing the way for early works and construction. These approvals align with the company’s aggressive schedule targeting first ore shipment in mid-2027.

Patriot Resources has locked in a $3 million placement to fund exploration at its flagship Tassa silver-gold project in Peru and a new copper discovery in Zambia, underpinning its strategy to grow high-grade mineral resources.

QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has unveiled a scoping study for its Monte Alto and Camaçari project in Bahia, Brazil, showcasing ultra-high grades and robust economics with a post-tax NPV8 of US$6 billion and a rapid 1.1-year payback.

PMET Resources posted a CAD 2.1 million net loss for Q1 2026, bolstered by strategic partnerships and a strong cash position as it pushes forward with its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has delivered a striking scoping study for its Rocha da Rocha Rare Earths Province in Brazil, anchored by the Monte Alto deposit’s world-class 11.3% TREO grade, projecting robust economics and a low-cost production path.

Pilbara Gold (ASX: PGL) has formalised control over mineral rights at the Mt York Gold Project, unlocking exploration over an additional 367 square kilometres of prospective ground adjacent to its 2.1Moz resource in Western Australia.

Arcadia Minerals has identified multiple promising drill targets at its Tantalite Valley Complex in Namibia, leveraging historical data and new geological modelling. Scout diamond drilling is planned, pending funding, to test these ultramafic-hosted targets with nickel, copper, PGE, lithium, and tantalum potential.

QEM Limited is moving forward with its acquisition of Freshwater Metals, securing past-producing tungsten and prospective fluorspar and niobium projects in Idaho, aligning with US efforts to bolster domestic critical mineral supplies.

Venus Metals Corporation (ASX:VMC) has fortified its balance sheet with a $47 million sale of its Youanmi Gold Project royalty, rebuffed a hostile takeover, and set in motion significant shareholder returns including a $35 million cash dividend.

Charger Metals has expanded its Medcalf lithium resource to 10.6 million tonnes at 1.0% Li2O, backed by strong metallurgical results and a fresh $3.75 million cash injection from selling its Bynoe project.

Arcadia Minerals is progressing financing talks for its Swanson Tantalum Project amid a tantalum price rally, while defining drill targets for its nickel and lithium projects in Namibia.