Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.

Pinnacle Minerals has advanced its strategic pivot to North American critical minerals exploration, initiating fieldwork across multiple US projects and securing a strong cash position of approximately A$2.8 million.

Mandrake Resources advances its Utah Lithium Project with a significant 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource, alongside key agreements for lithium offtake and uranium recovery.

Pantera Minerals has completed a $40 million divestment of its Smackover Lithium Project, pivoting strategically into U.S. critical minerals with a major land acquisition in Arkansas. The company’s strengthened balance sheet and expanded U.S. market presence set the stage for accelerated growth.

EV Resources has reported impressive high-grade assays from its Milton Antimony Project in Nevada, revealing significant antimony, copper, and silver mineralisation and setting the stage for detailed follow-up exploration.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil and secured significant financing commitments, positioning the project for construction in the second half of 2026.

Volt Resources has made significant strides in its US graphite refinery project and secured major funding for its Bunyu Graphite Mine in Tanzania, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

Alliance Nickel reported a $769,000 placement and a $422,000 R&D tax refund while progressing its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, despite renegotiating its Stellantis offtake agreement due to market shifts.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced Mixed Rare Earths Oxide from its Halleck Creek ore, marking a key technical milestone. The company also updated its resource estimate and strengthened leadership as it advances towards becoming a major U.S. rare earths supplier.

St George Mining has appointed a top Washington DC government relations firm to deepen its engagement with US agencies, advancing its Araxá rare earths project amid growing US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.

Dynamic Metals Limited has made significant strides in its Western Australian exploration projects, securing government funding and reporting promising early assay results. The company maintains a strong cash position to support ongoing activities across gold, lithium, and fluorite targets.

WA1 Resources reports exceptional assay results from the Luni Niobium Project alongside significant pre-development progress and government recognition as a Major Project.