Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

IRIS Metals has partnered with Rock Zero to pioneer a low-emission lithium refining process in the U.S., aiming to secure a domestic supply chain with breakthrough technology.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

VHM Limited has launched a fully-underwritten A$10.3 million placement alongside a A$1 million Share Purchase Plan to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project toward a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Red Mountain Mining has significantly enlarged its Yellow Pine Antimony Project in Idaho by acquiring additional claims, increasing the project footprint by 75%. Positioned near major gold-antimony deposits, this move strengthens its foothold in a critical US mining district.

Felix Gold's metallurgical testwork confirms ultra-high purity antimony concentrate from its Treasure Creek NW Array prospect, exceeding US military specifications and offering multiple processing pathways. This breakthrough could rapidly address critical US supply shortages amid geopolitical export bans.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional assay results from its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, confirming high-grade titanium, zircon, and rare earth mineralisation. The discovery positions the project as a significant potential supplier of critical minerals within the EU.

Tungsten Mining NL’s latest scoping study for the Mt Mulgine Project in Western Australia reveals a robust critical minerals asset with strong financial metrics and a clear path to production by 2029.

Magnetite Mines Limited has confirmed additional near-surface rare earth mineralisation at its Ironback Hill Project in South Australia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in early 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has received a significant US$100 million Letter of Interest from Export Development Canada, reinforcing the financing framework for its Colossus Rare Earths Project in Brazil. This follows prior support from French and Brazilian export credit agencies, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Green Technology Metals advances its Ontario lithium projects with a streamlined environmental footprint and strong government backing, positioning for a lithium market recovery in 2026.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade drill results from its Golden Dyke prospect, confirming a robust gold-antimony system within the Sunday Creek Project. The standout intercept includes 9.2 meters at 34.6 g/t gold equivalent, highlighting significant resource expansion potential.