Latest Defense Industry News

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.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Everest Metals Corporation has revealed a promising 1.1km gold anomaly at its Revere project, completed a key rubidium extraction study at Mt Edon, and is poised to start mining at Mt Dimer by year-end.

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.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported significant high-grade gold and antimony mineralization extending to 600 metres depth at its Christina prospect, expanding the Sunday Creek project’s strike length to 1.5 km.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports strong progress in rare earth recovery and uranium exploration, alongside a successful capital raise and strategic U.S. government registrations.

Titomic’s Netherlands division has secured €800,000 in funding from the Dutch 3D Print Kompas program to advance its Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology, aiming to expand R&D and industrial applications across Europe.

Amaero has completed commissioning its second advanced atomizer at its Tennessee facility, reinforcing its production capacity and reaffirming strong revenue visibility for FY2026. The company’s strategic investments position it as a key domestic supplier in the US advanced manufacturing sector.

AML3D has opened a cutting-edge Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing facility in Ohio, enhancing U.S. defense production and supporting the AUKUS partnership. The new site aims to supply critical components for the Virginia-class submarine program while creating local jobs.

Sovereign Metals secures a major endorsement from Japan’s Toho Titanium, confirming its Kasiya rutile as premium feedstock for high-spec titanium products amid soaring aerospace and defense demand.

IperionX has secured a significant U.S. Department of Defense contract worth up to US$99 million to supply low-cost, high-performance titanium components, marking a major step in reshoring critical materials manufacturing.

International Graphite Limited has received encouraging feedback from the U.S. Department of Defense on its proposal for up to US$7.5 million in funding to advance its graphite mine-to-market strategy, potentially securing a vital supply chain from Western Australia to the U.S.