Australia's West Cobar Metals gains on seeking US funds for critical minerals project

West Cobar Metals

10/04/2026 02:08

** Shares of West Cobar Metals WC1.AX rise as much as 5.3% to A$0.02, their highest level since March 19

** Co says it has submitted documentation for U.S. federal funding to support Salazar project development

** Salazar is a critical minerals project located in Western Australia

** Co waiting to hear if submission will proceed further

** YTD, shares up 5.3%

 (Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)

 ((Nichiket.Sunil@thomsonreuters.com))