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22 May 2026
WRITTEN BY Oriel Morrison-Higgins

Pioneer Minerals moving closer to producing critical minerals

The Springfield project in Idaho is turning heads as Pioneer Minerals (ASX:PMM) prepares a maiden drill campaign. CEO Michael Beven sits down with Mining.com.au to discuss the upcoming program, the multi‑commodity story, and why tungsten is on the US government radar.

Key topics discussed:

  • Q3 Drills: Contractor secured, Forest Service approvals advancing, priority target identified.
  • Multi‑commodity Story: Springfield evolves into a tungsten‑gold‑gallium system.
  • US Government Radar: Tungsten on critical minerals list, with China dominating supply.

About the guest and company:Michael Beven leads Pioneer Minerals, an exploration company operating in the critical minerals space in North America. Its flagship North Pine Project in Idaho, US, is centred on the historical Springfield Tungsten Mine. Additionally, Pioneer Minerals is advancing the Skull Creek Uranium Project in Colorado, US, as well as a number of lithium assets in Ontario, Canada.

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Written By Oriel Morrison-Higgins
With more than 20 years in broadcasting across television and radio, Oriel brings deep media expertise to sustainability, future industries and executive leadership. Her work focuses on translating complex issues into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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