Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Australian Strategic Materials secures A$50.8 million via share placement to fund Korean plant expansion and advance US metals project, while navigating complex supply chain and funding risks.

ASM Limited has raised A$55 million to accelerate production capacity at its Korean Metals Plant and expand its footprint in the rare earths sector, responding to growing global demand and geopolitical supply chain pressures.

Resolution Minerals secures a $2 million placement from Tribeca Investment Partners, reinforcing its position in the U.S. critical minerals sector and advancing exploration at the strategically important Horse Heaven Project.

Locksley Resources has produced the first 100% American made antimony ingot in decades, validating a fully domestic mine-to-metal supply chain and advancing U.S. critical minerals independence.

Power Minerals Limited is set to list on the US OTCQB market following strong investor interest after acquiring the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths and Uranium Project in California, aiming to boost liquidity and visibility in the US capital markets.

Mandrake Resources has identified two promising high-grade lithium brine zones within its Utah Lithium Project, enhancing the prospectivity of its 3.3Mt inferred resource. The discovery leverages advanced brine flow modelling and historical well data, setting the stage for cost-effective testing.

Pioneer Lithium has launched its maiden field exploration program at the North Pine Project in Idaho, targeting critical antimony and tungsten deposits near major US mineral developments.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has made significant strides at its Desert Star Projects in California, including key technical appointments, regulatory approvals, and preparations for maiden drilling. Positioned near major rare earth and gold mines, the projects reaffirm their potential to contribute to North America's critical minerals supply chain.

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

EV Resources has appointed Michael Brown as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead its North American antimony supply strategy, aiming to restart production in Mexico and expand U.S. projects amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.