Latest Us Critical Minerals News

OD6 Metals has revealed an extensive 8-kilometre epithermal alteration system at its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, signalling potential for a major fluorspar discovery beyond historic sites. Advanced satellite and airborne hyperspectral analysis underpin this breakthrough.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Diablo Resources has pinpointed promising drill targets at its Star Range Silver-Antimony Project in Utah following a detailed geophysical survey, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in Q2 2026.

OD6 Metals has significantly expanded its claim holdings around the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, securing promising new exploration targets including the large Dresser epithermal alteration zone. This move strengthens its position in a critical mineral district vital to US supply chains.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (AT4) has submitted a drilling permit for the historic Fraction Lode tungsten mine and commenced refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain processing mill, marking a pivotal step in its US tungsten supply chain strategy.

IRIS Metals has secured a farm-in agreement to earn up to 100% ownership of the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, marking a strategic expansion into a critical mineral vital for defence and advanced manufacturing.

Black Bear Minerals has reported significant high-grade silver intercepts outside the existing Mineral Resource Estimate at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, signalling potential for resource expansion and enhanced polymetallic value.

Pioneer Minerals has reported exceptional uranium surface assay results up to 4,257 ppm U3O8 at its Skull Creek Project in Colorado, advancing the project to drill-ready status with priority concealed targets identified.

Resolution Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Johnson Creek Tungsten & Antimony Mill and 2,000 tonnes of tungsten ore stockpiles near its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, positioning itself to fast-track critical mineral production in the US.

Dateline Resources has acquired the Music Valley Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, backed by historical high-grade data, and invested US$1 million in Fermi Critical Minerals to boost exploration across the US. This move complements its existing gold and rare earth projects, positioning the company at the forefront of critical mineral supply chain security.

Tungsten Mining is pursuing a US stock exchange listing to tap into deeper capital markets and strengthen ties with US government and industry stakeholders, complementing its existing ASX listing.

Olympio Metals has secured binding agreements to acquire two historically high-grade silver and antimony projects in the US, backed by a $3 million capital raise including vendor participation.