Several companies are advancing critical mineral and energy projects across the United States. Locksley Resources confirmed high-grade rare earth mineralization at its El Campo prospect in California, alongside an extension of Dam Antimony mineralization. IperionX's Titan project in Tennessee completed its DFS, confirming U.S. rare earths and critical minerals production. enCore Energy finished construction phase one at its Upper Spring Creek In-Situ Uranium Project. Meanwhile, Viridian Metals reported high copper grades at its Kraken project, with zones up to 4.15% copper, and plans a 2026 drill program. In renewable energy, Vanguard Renewables broke ground on an RNG facility in Minnesota. Separately, Wheaton Precious Metals launched a $1 million mining innovation challenge.
Locksley Resources Limited has announced assay reports from its maiden diamond drilling program at the El Campo Rare Element (REE) prospect in California, confirming high-grade rare earth mineralization. The company also reported an extension of Dam Antimony mineralization at the same site. In Tennessee, IperionX's Titan project has completed its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), which confirms high returns for U.S. rare earths and critical minerals. This project is anticipated to produce titanium metal and critical minerals. enCore Energy, identifying itself as America's Clean Energy Company, announced the completion of the first phase of construction at its Upper Spring Creek In-Situ Uranium Project. The company is focused on uranium extraction. Viridian Metals has reported high copper grades at its Kraken project, with certain zones showing grades as high as 4.15% copper. A drill program for the Kraken project is planned for 2026. In the renewable energy sector, Vanguard Renewables has broken ground on a new anaerobic digestion facility in Litchfield, Minnesota. This facility is designed to convert organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), thereby expanding the company's biomethane production capacity. Additionally, Wheaton Precious Metals has launched its third annual Future of Mining Challenge. This challenge offers a $1 million prize for innovative solutions aimed at mine optimization and reducing land impacts, inviting innovators globally to participate.