Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

The U.S. Department of Justice has reinforced Dateline Resources' legal standing to continue mining at the Colosseum Project, opposing environmental group claims that challenge the existing Plan of Operations.

Krakatoa Resources has verified significant visual antimony mineralisation in early 2026 drilling at its Zopkhito project, advancing efforts to formalise a JORC-compliant resource estimate. Assays remain pending as the company prepares for underground sampling and metallurgical testing.

Locksley Resources has demonstrated significant progress in antimony recovery through its collaboration with Rice University, successfully upgrading raw ore to high-purity antimony products and producing metallic antimony via electrodeposition.

Ioneer has signed non-binding MOUs with Korea’s KIND and Hyundai Engineering, edging closer to a Final Investment Decision for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada.

Sibelco Silica Pty Ltd has exercised its call option to inject an additional $4.4 million into the Diatreme joint venture, restoring ownership stakes and supporting key project milestones for the Northern Silica Project in Far North Queensland.

EV Resources has delineated two structurally controlled mineral corridors at its Nevada projects, defining a clear path to drill targets amid growing US antimony supply concerns.

Element 25 has locked in a US$166 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund its Louisiana high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) facility, reinforcing its role in the evolving battery materials supply chain.

Southern Cross Gold's latest drilling at Sunday Creek reveals strong antimony dominance alongside gold, with standout intercepts reinforcing the project's critical mineral potential.

Diablo Resources has secured final permits to start a maiden diamond drilling program at its high-grade North Star Prospect in Utah, targeting silver, antimony, and copper. The company also completed the second tranche of a $3.5 million placement to fund exploration and the Horn Silver acquisition.

Osmond Resources is advancing its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project with imminent assay results, upcoming resource estimates, and a secondary listing on the Madrid Stock Exchange, aiming to become the EU's first producer of rare earth-bearing minerals.

Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Bayan Mining has partnered with The University of Queensland to push forward its patented yttrium processing technology, aiming to validate and optimise the process using Australian rare earth feedstocks and support pilot-scale development.