Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

Red Mountain Mining has initiated metallurgical test work on high-grade samples from its Oaky Creek Antimony Prospect, advancing the Armidale Antimony-Gold Project towards commercial validation. This move aims to de-risk the asset ahead of drilling and capitalise on strong early exploration results.

Osmond Resources is advancing downstream processing opportunities for rare earths, rutile, and silicon at its Orión project in Spain, aiming to leverage strong grades and scale to capture additional value and funding.

Axel REE is fast-tracking field recovery trials at its Caladão Project, leveraging proven in situ recovery methods and a rare gallium resource to position itself uniquely in the critical minerals space.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing its rare earth magnet recycling ambitions with strategic leadership relocation, government recognition, and new funding discussions. The company’s Belfast facility gains global significance as it targets key international markets.

Tivan Limited’s maiden drilling at the Sandover Fluorite Project has delivered ultra high-grade fluorite assays, confirming a robust mineralised system with promising metallurgical qualities. The company is gearing up for a significant follow-up drilling campaign to expand resource definition.

Dalaroo Metals strengthens its Greenland rare earths ambitions with the appointment of industry veteran Greg Barnes and plans a US OTCQB listing to access North American capital and partnerships.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its first shipment of high-grade gallium mineralised test material from Western Australia to the United States, marking a key step in developing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral. The collaboration with M2i Global aims to identify optimal processing routes to support U.S. defence and semiconductor industries.

US1 Critical Minerals announces a bonus issue of options to shareholders and a $1.5 million placement with free attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

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.