Exploration & development

Vulcan Energy has commenced execution of Project Lionheart, by laying the foundation stone for its combined geothermal and lithium extraction plant, following an event in Landau, Germany.

Toronto's Critical One Energy Inc. has announced that advanced geophysical and geological modelling of a recently completed VTEM airborne magnetic and electromagnetic (EM) geophysical survey has identified significant potential expansions to the mineralisation at its Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project.

Gécamines SA, a mining company owned by the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mercuria Energy Trading announce the creation of a partnership aimed at promoting the marketing of copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals from the DRC's mining sector.

The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has participated in the financing of Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project, signing an export loan of €100 million.

Technology deployed at the McIlvenna Bay project shortens key timelines in remote drilling campaigns.

RAWMINA – a multi-year, EU-funded project – has concluded with a successful pilot plant capable of extracting up to 95 % of cobalt, 75 % of antimony, more than 90% for tungsten, and up to 100 % iron recovery from mine waste.

New Frontier Minerals has announced the commencement of its maiden reverse-circulation drill programme to test the depth extensions of the near surface mineralisation at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths and Niobium Project.

Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer, mineral exploration and development company, announces that the company’s maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate (vessel capacity) has completed loading onto a dedicated bulk cargo vessel at the Port of San Pedro in Côte d'Ivoire.

Victory Metals Limited have announced a major processing breakthrough at its North Stanmore Project in Western Australia, reinforcing Australia’s role as a safe and reliable source of critical minerals at a time when global supply chains face increasing uncertainty.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced that it has amended and staked nine strategically located claims across its flagship Madison Copper-Gold Project, located just south of Butte, Montana.

Fulcrum Metals plc announces the appointment of WSP Canada Inc. to advise on environmental and engineering permitting strategies, and provides an update on the company’s Sylvanite and Teck Hughes tailings projects following recent site visits.

Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).

As part of its 2025 drill programme, Q2 Metals Corp. has announced multiple wide, mineralised intercepts at its Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.

Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.

Robit’s ongoing development program is progressing as planned. As part of this strategic initiative, Robit is strengthening its organisation in the strategically important South African market area to support and further develop the company’s growth in the area.