Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

EV Resources has appointed Michael Brown as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead its North American antimony supply strategy, aiming to restart production in Mexico and expand U.S. projects amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

Lion Rock Minerals has landed a strategic $8.6 million investment from global titanium giant Tronox, marking a pivotal step in advancing the Minta Monazite and Rutile Project in Cameroon.

Eclipse Metals announces plans for a NASDAQ dual listing to boost its rare earth elements strategy and tap into North American capital markets, while maintaining its ASX presence.

Vital Metals has locked in firm commitments for an extra $5.6 million placement, building on its August raise, to accelerate development of its Tardiff rare earths deposit in Canada.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging auger drilling results at its Caldas Project in Brazil, confirming broad near-surface rare earth mineralisation and initiating new drilling at Caldas South. The company aims to define an Exploration Target and advance metallurgical studies to support resource development.

Carnaby Resources has landed a A$12.5 million investment from the Queensland government-backed QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development of its Greater Duchess copper-gold project. The funding will underpin key feasibility studies and position the company for a final investment decision by late 2026.

Iltani Resources has locked in an $8 million investment from Queensland’s government-backed QIC fund to fast-track its Orient Silver-Indium Project, positioning the company at the forefront of critical minerals development in Northern Queensland.

Osmond Resources has completed geological logging of its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, identifying seven promising mineral layers. A second drill rig is now operational to further test the continuity of these layers.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.