Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chains News

Sun Silver Limited’s latest re-assays from its Nevada Maverick Springs Project reveal extensive antimony mineralisation, reinforcing the potential for a maiden resource estimate and highlighting the project’s strategic importance in critical minerals.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) has won the bid for the Penouta mine in Spain, the EU’s sole tin-tantalum-niobium producer, raising A$10 million to support the acquisition and development amid regulatory hurdles.

Locksley Resources has completed an oversubscribed capital raising and appointed Tribeca Capital to drive its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy, targeting rare earths and antimony supply chains aligned with government initiatives.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has announced a major metallurgical advancement at its Sunday Creek project, delivering a high-grade, low-arsenic antimony-gold concentrate alongside excellent gold recovery. This development enhances the project's economic potential amid shifting global supply dynamics for critical metals.

Nimy Resources has appointed NYSE-listed M2i Global to spearhead its US government funding strategy, targeting key grants and loans to advance its gallium projects. This partnership aligns Nimy with critical supply chain initiatives in the United States.

NIMY Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gallium assay results from its Block 3 prospect within the Mons Project, positioning itself as a key player amid global supply constraints driven by China's export ban.

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.