Latest Tantalum News

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ASX:ETM) has obtained Foreign Direct Investment approval from the Spanish Government, a key regulatory milestone enabling the completion of its acquisition of the Penouta Tin-Tantalum Mine in Spain. The company anticipates finalising the acquisition this quarter, pending mining licence transfers.

Wildcat Resources Limited (ASX: WC8) has announced a 300m northerly extension of spodumene mineralisation at its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery in Western Australia, expanding the known footprint to over 2.3km northwest and up to 800m northeast. Metallurgical drilling has intercepted spodumene in all holes, with further drilling and metallurgical testing planned.

PMET Resources has submitted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for its Shaakichiuwaanaan CV5 Lithium Project, marking a pivotal step in securing regulatory approvals. This follows a positive feasibility study and extensive Indigenous engagement.

Globe Metals & Mining’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi confirms robust economics, a 24-year mine life, and a strategic phased development approach.

Askari Metals reports strong Phase 1 trenching results at its 100%-owned Uis Project, confirming continuous high-grade polymetallic mineralisation including tin, lithium, tantalum, rubidium, and caesium. These findings bolster confidence ahead of planned drilling in H2 2026.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Charger Metals NL has reported promising diamond and RC drilling results at its Lake Johnston Project, extending spodumene mineralisation at Medcalf West to depths of at least 215 metres. These findings support a significant upgrade to the lithium resource estimate.

Charger Metals has reported significant new spodumene-pegmatite lithium mineralisation at its Medcalf Deposit, extending known resources and promising a resource upgrade. Recent drilling results reveal deeper and wider lithium zones, reinforcing the project’s potential.

Coppermoly Limited has expanded its Australian footprint by acquiring the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, adding high-grade critical minerals to its portfolio. The acquisition enhances exploration potential across a combined 1,805 square kilometres in WA and Queensland.

Arcadia Minerals reports the expiry of its exclusivity period with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services for the Swanson Tantalum Project, as Xinhai continues its review focusing on mining cost clarifications before advancing negotiations.

PMET Resources has reported its final 2025 drilling results from the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, revealing the widest caesium intercept to date at the newly discovered Helios Zone and identifying a new mineralized lens north of the Vega Zone.

Orion Minerals has completed the final payment to secure full control of the Okiep Copper Project in South Africa, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. Exploration efforts are underway to meet upcoming expenditure commitments.