Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

St George Mining has unveiled a maiden JORC-compliant resource at its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earth Project, initiating an expanded drilling campaign backed by a $5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Terra Uranium advances its strategic pivot by acquiring key tin and tungsten assets in NSW while strengthening its uranium portfolio in Canada’s Athabasca Basin. The company raises $864,000 to fund exploration and drilling programs planned for 2025/26.

Perpetual Resources is advancing plans for deeper drilling at its Raptor Rare Earth Project in Brazil, aiming to unlock significant resource potential and support a maiden JORC estimate.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured global rights to a breakthrough solar panel recycling technology that promises to unlock vast reserves of critical minerals, while advancing its Québec lithium refinery with robust financials and strategic partnerships.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been designated a Strategic Project by the European Union, enhancing its development prospects. Meanwhile, Evion’s joint venture in India secured a maiden US order for expandable graphite, signaling growing global demand.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured shareholder approval for a joint venture with Wyloo, granting Wyloo a 60% stake and operational control of the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, setting the stage for accelerated development and production.

Jindalee Lithium progresses its McDermitt Lithium Project with strong US government support and a promising new refining technology partnership, aiming to enhance sustainability and reduce costs.

Latrobe Magnesium secures EPA licence extension and prepares to start magnesium oxide production in August, while pursuing a significant legal counterclaim and advancing commercial plant plans.

Vital Metals Limited has released a comprehensive Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earths deposit in Canada, revealing strong economic potential with an 11-year mine life and significant neodymium-praseodymium resources.

Felix Gold is advancing its Treasure Creek Project in Alaska, aiming for the first domestic antimony concentrate production in over 30 years by late 2025 or early 2026, supported by strong government engagement and solid finances.

Locksley Resources has advanced its Mojave Project with critical drilling permits secured, a strategic $1.47 million capital raise, and a new U.S. OTCQB listing, setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns targeting rare earths and antimony.