Latest Tantalum News

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.

Globe Metals & Mining has officially started construction at its fully permitted Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, marking a key shift from planning to execution with first oxide production targeted for early 2028.

Australian Mines Limited reports strong gold drilling results at its Boa Vista project in Brazil and initiates new scandium-nickel-cobalt drilling in NSW, supported by a $4 million capital raise to accelerate exploration.

Perpetual Resources has confirmed significant high-grade lithium and critical minerals at its Igrejinha and Renaldinho projects in Brazil, reinforcing its foothold in the burgeoning Lithium Valley.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) reported key progress in its December 2025 quarter, including legal developments for its Greenland rare earth project, advancing a strategic mine acquisition in Spain, and moves toward a US Nasdaq listing.

Gold Mountain Limited has delivered a transformational quarter, confirming significant rare earth and lithium mineralisation in Brazil and securing $3.57 million in fresh capital to advance exploration.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Venus Metals Corporation progresses its Sandstone Bellchambers gold project with a new mining lease and exploration targets, while extending its Bridgetown JV farm-in and navigating an unsolicited takeover offer.

Xenora Minerals has resumed on-ground exploration at its Dudley Lithium Project in South Australia following a detailed geochemical review, supported by a recent $2.1 million capital raise. The company ends the quarter with a strong cash position, positioning itself for further growth in the critical minerals sector.

PMET Resources has reported its highest-grade lithium intercepts to date from the Vega Zone and announced a new high-grade lithium-tantalum discovery at the Helios Zone within its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Quebec. The extensive 2025 drilling campaign further cements the project’s status as a critical mineral hub in North America.

Oceana Metals has completed trenching at its Solonópole lithium project in Brazil with assay results pending, while conducting technical reviews of its Australian base and precious metals projects.