Latest Tantalum News

Solis Minerals has deployed its Brazilian exploration team to advance drilling preparations at the Mandacaru and Campo Grande lithium prospects, leveraging extensive Rio Tinto data and aiming for initial diamond drilling in June 2026.

PMET Resources has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with federal acceptance of its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium-tantalum-caesium project, while pushing forward updated feasibility studies and a critical power application.

Arcadia Minerals (ASX: AM7) has denied possessing any undisclosed information following a sharp rise in its share price and volume. The company retracted parts of a recent market update related to its negotiations with Xinhai Mining Services and confirmed compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

PMET Resources has produced 4.47 tonnes of 6.09% Li2O spodumene concentrate at 89% recovery from its CV5 Pegmatite using an innovative DMS pilot program, bolstering its lithium project development and upcoming feasibility updates.

Energy Transition Minerals has released a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its Penouta tin-tantalum-niobium mine in Spain, reinforcing its strategic role in Europe's critical minerals supply chain and setting the stage for a project restart.

Coppermoly Limited has expanded its critical minerals footprint with the full acquisition of the Wyemandoo Project in Western Australia, while deferring Queensland geophysical surveys due to resource availability. The new project offers exposure to high-grade tungsten, rubidium, titanium, and tantalum, aligning with soaring global demand and prices.

Chariot Resources advances its Nigerian lithium acquisition with six licences transferred and spodumene confirmed in samples, while raising A$2.15 million and securing a A$3.5 million loan refinancing.

Venus Metals Corporation advances its Sandstone gold and Youanmi base metals projects with new exploration targets, hyperspectral imaging breakthroughs, and ongoing development work, supported by a solid cash and investment position.

Perpetual Resources has launched a detailed trenching campaign at its Igrejinha Lithium and Caesium Project in Brazil, aiming to refine multiple pegmatite targets ahead of a mid-year drilling push. Concurrent exploration planning is progressing at the Renaldinho Project, reinforcing the company’s foothold in Brazil’s Lithium Valley.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

Chilwa Minerals confirmed a significant niobium discovery at its Nakombe target, progressing with dual diamond rig drilling and advancing a NASDAQ listing application. Heavy mineral sands resource work continues alongside a new ionic clay rare earth program.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has added a strategic exploration licence adjacent to its Ti Tree Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position along the Yinnetharra lithium corridor. The low-cost acquisition enhances its exposure to lithium and tantalum resources in a highly prospective geological setting.