Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

International Graphite Limited (IG6) has partnered with Italian chemical giant ALKEEMIA to establish a cutting-edge graphite processing facility in Italy, targeting production by late 2027. This joint venture aims to secure Europe's graphite supply chain amid rising demand and regulatory pressures.

Felix Gold has confirmed its Treasure Creek antimony ore meets stringent US military-grade concentrate standards directly from the mine, advancing plans for domestic processing facilities. Independent testwork validates multiple efficient ore-to-metal pathways, positioning the company at the forefront of US critical minerals supply.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.

Athena Resources has entered a strategic joint venture with Terra Mining and Fenix Resources to accelerate development of premium magnetite concentrate at the Narryer Prospect, aiming for production by early 2028.

Pioneer Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, positioning its Idaho-based North Pine tungsten project at the heart of critical mineral supply chain initiatives.

Centaurus Metals has received a non-binding Letter of Intent from Brazil’s National Development Bank for R$1 billion in debt funding to advance its Jaguar Nickel Project, marking a key milestone in its financing strategy.

The Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been officially recognised by the Japanese and US governments as a critical minerals supply chain asset, signalling strong international support and potential financial backing.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

PMET Resources has reported its final 2025 drilling results from the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, revealing the widest caesium intercept to date at the newly discovered Helios Zone and identifying a new mineralized lens north of the Vega Zone.

EQ Resources Limited showcased its strategic position as a leading tungsten producer with strong growth ambitions amid a tightening global supply deficit. The company’s dual operations in Australia and Spain underpin its role in securing ethical tungsten supply chains for Western markets.