Latest Critical Minerals Supply News

Nimy Resources has reported highly favourable mineralogy results from its Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia, setting the stage for critical metallurgical testing and maiden resource definition amid tightening global gallium supply.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

Renegade Exploration reports significant discoveries of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Yukon Andrew Deposit, alongside promising gold-silver prospects, while progressing copper and cobalt projects in Queensland amid a tight cash position.

Eclipse Metals Ltd reported significant progress in its March 2025 quarter, highlighting new high-grade rare earth mineralisation in Greenland and a strategic uranium project earn-in agreement in Australia.

International Graphite's March 2025 quarterly report highlights strong geopolitical tailwinds and government backing for its Springdale Graphite Project and Collie processing facilities, positioning the company as a key player in the critical minerals supply chain.

ABx Group Limited reports significant progress in rare earths exploration in Tasmania, ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant development, and bauxite project advancements, positioning itself amid tightening global supply chains.

Axel REE Limited advances its flagship Caladão REE-Gallium Project with significant high-grade intercepts and begins a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, backed by $9.6 million in cash and strategic government partnerships.

Nagambie Resources reported significant new antimony-gold intersections at its Nagambie Mine and joined a US Department of Defence consortium, positioning itself amid soaring antimony prices and strategic demand. The company also advanced funding arrangements and plans a resource update in the June quarter.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has made significant strides in its mine to metals strategy during the March 2025 quarter, including plans for US expansion and progress at its Dubbo Project and Korean Metals Plant. The company is positioning itself as a key alternative supply chain amid escalating geopolitical tensions and export restrictions.

Marmota Limited reports a standout March quarter with a 73% uplift in gold grades at Aurora Tank, bonanza grades at Campfire Bore, and a new high-grade titanium sands discovery at Muckanippie, backed by a $5 million capital raise.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has reported promising progress in its high purity quartz beneficiation and ore-sorting trials at the Pippingarra Pegmatite Project, with growing interest from Asian markets and potential new co-products enhancing project economics.