Latest Clean Energy Supply Chains News

Energy Transition Minerals’ arbitration over the Kvanefjeld rare earths project sees a key ruling that splits jurisdiction between courts and arbitration, setting the stage for renewed legal and operational developments.

Lithium Universe Limited has raised $2.5 million through a placement to advance its lithium refinery in Québec and innovative solar panel recycling technology. The funding highlights investor confidence in the company’s dual strategy to close North America’s lithium supply gap and pioneer sustainable metal recovery.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $4 million contract to enhance capacity at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana hydroxide processing plant, marking a significant step in Australia's clean energy infrastructure.

Vital Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a key announcement on a capital raise, following an ASX price and volume query.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in developing its high purity alumina and rare earths projects, advancing engineering design, customer engagement, and funding strategies during the June 2025 quarter.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €30 million through a strategic placement led by BNP Paribas’ Clean Energy Solutions Fund to advance critical development stages of its Phase One Lionheart lithium project.

American West Metals reports promising visual copper mineralisation from deep drilling and identifies multiple new targets via advanced geophysics at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada.

Astron Corporation has received the Victorian Government's final regulatory green light for its Donald Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, paving the way for construction and financing. This milestone advances a strategically vital project aimed at supplying critical minerals for clean energy and defense.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

Nico Resources has raised $1.1 million through a share placement priced at a premium, aiming to accelerate development of its flagship Wingellina nickel-cobalt project and support working capital needs.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reports promising extensions of near-surface calcrete-hosted uranium mineralisation at its Overland Uranium Project, reinforcing a dual-asset exploration strategy that combines shallow deposits with deeper in-situ recoverable targets.