Latest Tantalum News

Lithium Plus Minerals has identified promising near-surface rubidium, lithium, and beryllium mineralisation at its Spotted Wonder Project in the Northern Territory, setting the stage for expanded exploration in Q3 2026.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Falcon Lake lithium project in Ontario by staking 46 new mineral claims, boosting its district-scale footprint to 60 km² and reinforcing its position in a prolific lithium corridor with multi-element potential.

Energy Transition Minerals (ASX:ETM) has completed its purchase of the Penouta Tin-Tantalum-Niobium mine in Spain, advancing its ambition to become a key European critical minerals producer with plans to restart operations.

Berkeley Energia has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Conchas Project in Spain, revealing significant lithium and rubidium grades near surface and confirming the project's potential for bulk open-pit mining.

Aldoro Resources has secured A$4.3 million through unsecured convertible notes, providing funding to accelerate development at its Kameelburg Critical Minerals Project and exploring a potential Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing.

Critical Resources' 2026 field program at Mavis Lake identifies highly fractionated lithium-caesium-tantalum pegmatites in newly acquired northern claims, sharpening drill targets and bolstering its multi-deposit lithium district ambitions.

Charger Metals has completed the unconditional sale of its Bynoe Lithium Project to Core Lithium’s subsidiary for $3.75 million upfront, with further payments tied to resource milestones and a capped royalty. The deal frees capital for Charger’s Lake Johnston lithium exploration and development plans.

PMET Resources has achieved over 97% caesium extraction from pollucite concentrate using sulphuric acid leaching at SGS Canada, while parallel proprietary testwork with Koch Technology Solutions advances value-added caesium chemical pathways.

Charger Metals reports strong metallurgical results from its Medcalf lithium deposit, lifting lithium and tantalum grades significantly while slashing iron content. The company’s recent 34% resource upgrade and proximity to processing infrastructure underpin plans for a scoping study.

QEM Limited has pushed back the deadline to complete due diligence on its planned acquisition of two U.S. critical minerals projects, citing legal concerns mainly around chain of title.

Catalina Resources has completed its acquisition of the Breakaway Dam Project, gaining a promising copper-rich VMS system and underexplored lithium potential. The deal also brings Forrestania Resources onboard as a significant shareholder.

Dart Mining has completed a key site visit to its historic Walwa Tin-Tungsten Project in Victoria, collecting samples and compiling historic drilling data ahead of planned diamond drilling in late 2026.