Latest Tantalum News

Winsome Resources has resumed targeted exploration for high-grade cesium mineralisation at its Sirmac-Clapier Project in Quebec, aiming to define drill targets following promising 2024 results.

Kula Gold has secured the exploration licence for the Wozi Niobium Project in Malawi, revealing promising surface mineralisation and setting sights on maiden drilling by late 2025.

Patriot Battery Metals has initiated work programs to unlock tantalum as a high-value by-product at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, which ranks among the world’s top five tantalum pegmatite resources. Initial testwork shows promising recovery potential using conventional methods without impacting lithium extraction.

Summit Minerals reports promising first-pass metallurgical results from its Equador Project in Brazil, showing strong potential for producing high-grade tantalum and niobium concentrates using straightforward density separation methods.

Askari Metals is advancing its African exploration strategy with detailed field campaigns targeting tin, tantalum, and gold mineralisation in Namibia and Ethiopia, while evaluating strategic acquisitions to bolster its portfolio.

Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully produced high-purity mixed-rare-earth carbonate and uranium yellowcake from its Monte Alto Project, marking a key milestone in its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Patriot Battery Metals has confirmed pollucite as the primary caesium host mineral at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, revealing significant caesium mineralization at the Vega and Rigel zones. The company plans to include caesium in its next Mineral Resource update and is exploring its potential as a valuable by-product alongside lithium, tantalum, and gallium.

Pilbara Minerals Limited has announced a significant 2025 Mineral Resource update for its Pilgangoora Operation, increasing contained lithium oxide by 23% to 5.7 million tonnes and reinforcing its status as a global lithium powerhouse.

Lightning Minerals has advanced its lithium exploration at the Dundas project in Western Australia through a detailed infill soil sampling program, revealing promising lithium concentrations that refine existing targets.

Power Minerals has initiated a 2,000m drilling campaign at its Santa Anna project in Brazil, aiming to validate and expand on historic high-grade niobium, rare earth elements, and gallium mineralisation ahead of a potential acquisition.

Arcadia Minerals' recent stream sediment sampling across Namibia's Tantalite Valley Complex reveals promising new areas rich in nickel, copper, lithium, and precious metals, expanding the project's exploration potential.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has confirmed an ultra-high-grade rare earth deposit at its Sulista Project in Brazil, highlighted by exceptional drill results and a new Outcrop Ridge discovery signaling district-scale potential.