Latest Us Critical Minerals News

IRIS Metals has expanded its lithium exploration footprint in South Dakota by acquiring the 752-hectare Tin Mountain Extension, advancing its position as a leading US lithium explorer. Phase II drilling is underway, with assay results and a maiden resource estimate expected by late 2025.

Sun Silver Limited has verified significant antimony mineralisation at its Maverick Springs Project in Nevada, with historical drill core re-assays revealing broad intercepts and visual stibnite presence. The company is advancing a strategic engagement with the US Department of Defence to position the project as a critical domestic mineral source.

IRIS Metals has reported promising high-grade lithium intersections from its Phase I drilling at the Edison Project in South Dakota, reinforcing its strategy to develop a centralized lithium processing hub in the US.

Resolution Minerals Ltd has entered a binding agreement to acquire the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, a promising antimony-gold-silver-tungsten asset adjacent to a major US mine, with drilling planned for 2025.

New World Resources’ Antler Copper Project in Arizona has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, promising a streamlined federal permitting process and reinforcing its strategic role in US critical minerals supply.

American Rare Earths reports high-grade rare earth oxide results from Wyoming's Cowboy State Mine, reinforcing its strategic position in the US critical minerals landscape.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Lithium Project has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, enhancing federal permitting visibility and coordination to accelerate development in the US critical minerals sector.

Jindalee Lithium’s latest quarterly report confirms a 63-year life for its McDermitt Lithium Project, underpinned by robust financial metrics and a maiden ore reserve that taps just a fraction of its vast resource.

IRIS Metals has completed key drilling programs at its South Dakota lithium projects and successfully raised $8 million, positioning itself to deliver its maiden mineral resource estimate for the Beecher Project in early 2025.