Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

ABx Group’s maiden mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads resource has been confirmed radiologically safe by ANSTO, with a second, higher-grade sample expected soon. The development could open doors to key international customers and reduce regulatory complexities.

Resolution Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Johnson Creek Tungsten & Antimony Mill and 2,000 tonnes of tungsten ore stockpiles near its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, positioning itself to fast-track critical mineral production in the US.

Dreadnought Resources has agreed to acquire 12 tenements adjacent to its Mangaroon project, consolidating a significant rare earth mineralised strike and unlocking new potential for tungsten, copper, and gold in Western Australia.

Dateline Resources has acquired the Music Valley Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, backed by historical high-grade data, and invested US$1 million in Fermi Critical Minerals to boost exploration across the US. This move complements its existing gold and rare earth projects, positioning the company at the forefront of critical mineral supply chain security.

Tungsten Mining is pursuing a US stock exchange listing to tap into deeper capital markets and strengthen ties with US government and industry stakeholders, complementing its existing ASX listing.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd’s initial exploration at Dutch Mountain reveals a larger-than-expected tungsten system, supported by a fully permitted processing facility that could accelerate development in Utah’s Clifton Mining District.

Olympio Metals has secured binding agreements to acquire two historically high-grade silver and antimony projects in the US, backed by a $3 million capital raise including vendor participation.

Lodestar Minerals has reported high-grade heavy rare earth element assays up to 3.73% TREO from its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, significantly surpassing previous results and highlighting its strategic potential in the US critical minerals landscape.

Metal Bank Limited has intersected thick, high-grade near-surface graphite adjacent to its Millennium copper-cobalt-gold resource in northwest Queensland, potentially adding a valuable critical mineral to the project.

Locksley Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its Desert Antimony Mine in California, aiming to expand known high-grade mineralisation and support US critical minerals supply chains.

Tungsten Mining has secured $53 million to push its Mt Mulgine Project through critical feasibility stages while engaging international partners for processing and offtake. The company is positioning itself as a key player in the global tungsten market with strategic moves in the US and Europe.