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American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

Viking Mines’ expanded geophysical surveys reveal a large-scale tungsten system at the Linka Project in Nevada, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in June. The discovery highlights significant untapped potential beneath volcanic cover and reinforces Linka’s strategic value amid soaring tungsten prices.

Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.

American West Metals has appointed a top Washington DC advisory firm to deepen US government engagement for its West Desert Project, aiming to establish the first domestic indium supply chain amid critical minerals supply risks.

American West Metals has reported a substantial expansion of its Storm Copper Project resources in Canada alongside promising critical metals discoveries at its West Desert Project in Utah, underpinning its strategic growth and US market engagement.

St George Mining has appointed a top Washington DC government relations firm to deepen its engagement with US agencies, advancing its Araxá rare earths project amid growing US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.

American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.

Jindalee Lithium has completed its 2025 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project and is advancing plans to list its US subsidiary on a national exchange, extending exclusivity with its merger partner.

Pioneer Lithium has identified promising exploration targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho, focusing on critical minerals like tungsten and antimony. The company plans advanced geophysical surveys to refine drill targets and leverage strategic processing opportunities nearby.

Pantera Lithium has identified seven priority exploration targets at its Gillham Silver-Antimony Project in Arkansas, marking the first modern evaluation of this historic mining district in over a century. The move aligns with growing US strategic focus on critical minerals like antimony and silver.

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.