Latest Us Critical Minerals News

Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.

Diablo Resources has initiated exploration at its Star Range Project in Utah, targeting exceptional silver and antimony grades with modern techniques and strategic US government backing.

Red Mountain Mining is set to list on the US OTCQB exchange, offering US investors direct access to its shares while expanding its portfolio of critical antimony assets in key US mining districts.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched a rapid mine restart study at the historic Lightning Peak Open Pit within its Thunder Mountain Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, aiming to revive gold and silver production using modern exploration techniques.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Trigg Minerals reports a major geological reinterpretation at its Antimony Canyon Project, defining a substantial exploration target, while expanding its US critical minerals portfolio with key acquisitions and strong funding.

Pioneer Lithium has sharpened its focus on North American critical minerals, advancing uranium, antimony, and tungsten projects while securing $750,000 in fresh capital to fund exploration and working capital.

Diablo Resources has completed its maiden drilling at the Phoenix Copper Project in Utah and secured $2 million in fresh capital to accelerate exploration and expand its US critical minerals portfolio.

Basin Energy has acquired NeoDys Limited, gaining a substantial uranium and rare earth exploration package in Queensland, and launched a $1.25 million capital raise to fund maiden drilling in late 2025.

International Graphite Limited has made significant strides in its global graphite strategy, signing a German joint venture and securing $3 million in US institutional funding to support its expanding mine-to-market operations.

Jindalee Lithium is progressing its McDermitt Lithium Project with a proposed US SPAC listing, government backing, and an $8 million capital raise, positioning it as a key player in the US critical minerals landscape.