Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.

Anson Resources has delivered a high-purity lithium chloride sample to Nusano, marking a key step in testing and potential supply agreement discussions. Nusano’s evaluation could unlock new applications across energy and medical sectors.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX, AT4) has produced its first antimony ingots from its Utah project, validating its processing approach and advancing its US growth ambitions including a planned Nasdaq listing.

Iondrive Limited has demonstrated over 85% silver extraction efficiency using its IONSolv™ technology, marking a significant step forward in recycling end-of-life solar panels in Australia.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured a decade-long binding offtake agreement with Norah Mining Limited to supply spodumene concentrate for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, reinforcing its North American lithium ambitions amid rising prices.

PMET Resources has reported its widest and highest-grade caesium intercepts to date at the Vega Zone within its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, alongside confirming high-grade mineralisation at the newly discovered Helios Zone.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its inaugural shipment of high-grade gallium ore from Western Australia to the United States, marking a significant step in establishing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral.

Locksley Resources has reported outstanding high-grade antimony assay results from its Desert Antimony Mine in California, with samples reaching up to 26.1% Sb. This breakthrough supports the company’s plans for a pilot plant aimed at domestic production critical to U.S. defense needs.

CuFe, Emmerson, and Tennant Minerals have won $600,000 in matched government grants to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek, aiming to boost regional mining development.

Resolution Minerals has taken a significant step towards expanding its footprint in the US capital markets by lodging a registration statement with the SEC and launching an ADR facility, while divesting a non-core Alaskan asset to focus on key US projects.

The Tennant Creek Copper Alliance, comprising CuFe, Emmerson Resources, and Tennant Minerals, has secured $600,000 in government grants matched by the companies to fund a feasibility study for a shared critical minerals processing facility in Tennant Creek.