Finding & developing the critical minerals required for the global energy transition.
Targeting large, claystone-hosted lithium discoveries in Nevada, USA.
Building critical mass and unlocking value in mineral sands in the South-West of Western Australia.
Exploring for a new generation of Tier-1 IOCG copper-gold deposits in the Georgina Basin, Australia.
An experienced team, employing astute business practices to create shareholder value.

Intelligence in critical metals exploration

Astute Metals NL is an ASX-listed mineral exploration company focused on the discovery & development of a new generation of critical metals projects located in Tier-1 jurisdictions globally.

Our Projects

Nevada Lithium, USA

Astute has established an extensive portfolio of highly prospective lithium-in-claystone exploration projects, strategically located in the heart of North America’s lithium ‘hot-spot’ of Nevada. Active exploration programs are underway.

Governor Broome Heavy Minerals, WA

The 100%-owned Governor Broome Project is a significant Heavy Mineral Sands (HMS) Project, located in the mineral sands-rich coastal plains of Western Australia, close to major mineral sands mining operations and existing infrastructure corridors. 

Georgina Basin IOCG, NT

Astute Metals holds an 80% interest in the Georgina Basin IOCG Project, located in the highly prospective East Tennant Mineral Province of the Northern Territory, with the right to increase to 100%. This is a frontier exploration project targeting a new generation of IOCG discoveries.

Board and Management

Tony Leibowitz

Non-Executive Chairman

Vince Fayad

Executive Director

John Young

Non-Executive Director

Matt Healy

Executive Director and CEO

Why invest in Astute

Clearly articulated strategy to focus on critical metals exploration.

Highly experienced team including former Pilbara Minerals executives.

Extensive and growing lithium-in-claystone portfolio in Nevada, USA.

Working to unlock the value of a large and strategic mineral sands asset in WA.

High-potential IOCG copper-gold exploration project in Northern Australia.

Employing astute business practices to create shareholder value.

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