Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

Felix Gold Limited recently hosted senior U.S. federal officials at its Treasure Creek Antimony Project, highlighting its strategic role in addressing America’s critical mineral supply challenges amid China’s export ban.

Trigg Minerals has completed a conceptual study for a cutting-edge antimony smelter using Metso’s Ausmelt technology, aiming to establish a rare mine-to-metal supply chain in the West. The project promises energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and rapid development to meet growing US demand.

Diablo Resources has secured key drilling approvals for its Phoenix Copper Project in Utah, accelerating exploration in a critical US copper district. Early surface samples at the Fair Dinkum Prospect show promising copper and silver grades, setting the stage for a pivotal drilling campaign.

Vulcan Energy has inked a pivotal supply contract with Canadian firm NESI for electrolysis technology, advancing its Lionheart Project’s Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt. This deal marks a crucial step toward finalising project financing and commencing construction in H2 2025.

Locksley Resources has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, boosting its profile in Europe while advancing its Mojave critical minerals project in the U.S. The company is also exploring multiple pathways to enter U.S. capital markets and has secured key government registrations.

Mandrake Resources has completed detailed mapping of the Precambrian basement at its Utah Lithium Project, revealing structural features that could concentrate lithium-rich brines. This milestone advances a brine flow modelling study aimed at pinpointing high-grade lithium zones within a 3.3Mt inferred resource.

Blaze Minerals has confirmed a new critical mineral discovery at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, reporting high-grade Gallium and Rubidium intercepts from recent diamond drilling.

Metallium Ltd has won its first U.S. Department of Defense SBIR contract to advance domestic recovery of gallium using its innovative Flash Joule Heating technology. This milestone positions the company for larger future contracts and supports critical mineral supply chain resilience.

Dateline Resources has secured $25 million in an institutional placement to accelerate exploration and development at its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, backed by strong U.S. government support and promising new targets.

Gladiator Resources has initiated the process to list on the US OTC Markets, aiming to enhance visibility and liquidity among North American investors as part of its rare earth elements growth strategy.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Ark Mines Ltd is fast-tracking its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project in Queensland, backed by a $4.5 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation and targeting production by late 2027.