Latest Tantalum News

Energy Transition Minerals' subsidiary ETM Spain has been recommended as the preferred bidder for the Penouta Tin-Tantalum-Niobium mine in Galicia, Spain, marking a significant step in the company's expansion strategy.

Kula Gold Limited has reported impressive high-grade gold drilling results at its Mt Palmer Gold Mine, completing an 80% JV earn-in, while progressing exploration at Kirup and securing a niobium project approval in Malawi. The company faces a tight cash position but is actively managing funding.

Energy Transition Minerals has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Penouta Mine in Spain, a critical asset for Europe’s supply of tantalum and niobium. The outcome hinges on regulatory approvals and competitive bidding.

Perpetual Resources has intersected over 200 meters of continuous lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatite at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil, revealing promising signs of strategic caesium mineralisation alongside lithium. Initial assay results are expected soon, with further drilling underway to expand the discovery.

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.