Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

Marquee Resources has announced a substantial 69% increase in its Mt Clement (Eastern Hills) inferred mineral resource, now containing 11,000 tonnes of antimony equivalent metal, positioning the project as a key player in Australia's critical minerals landscape.

Perpetual Resources has reported exceptional high-grade Caesium and Lithium assay results from surface channel sampling at its Morro Grande prospect in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming a highly evolved critical minerals system. These findings pave the way for refined drill targeting and extensive trenching ahead.

Black Cat Syndicate’s latest drilling at Mt Clement confirms strong, high-grade antimony mineralisation extending beyond current resources, advancing the project towards a pivotal economic study.

Victory Metals has partnered with Curtin University and the Australian Government to accelerate development of the North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project, positioning Australia as a key player in critical minerals supply.

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.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

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.