Latest Defense Industry News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Dateline Resources has completed its acquisition of 100% ownership of the Argos Strontium Project in California, the largest known U.S. strontium deposit, complementing its Colosseum Gold-REE project and aligning with national strategic priorities.

Metallium Ltd has appointed former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Travis Langster to its U.S. advisory board, aiming to strengthen ties with government and industry for critical metals supply chain resilience.

IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Amaero Ltd has locked in a five-year exclusive agreement to supply spherical refractory and titanium alloy powders to Titomic, bolstering advanced manufacturing capabilities for defense and aerospace sectors.

Titomic Limited and Amaero Ltd have entered a five-year exclusive agreement to supply high-quality titanium and refractory powders, bolstering cold spray additive manufacturing for defense and aerospace sectors.

NIMY Resources is set to release its maiden JORC Inferred Resource for gallium at the Mons Project in Western Australia, amid promising copper exploration results and strategic US market partnerships.

G50 Corp has raised A$10 million through a well-supported institutional placement to fund extensive drilling and metallurgical testing at its Golconda project in Arizona, targeting strategic minerals including gallium.

Amaero Ltd has secured A$50 million through a share placement and plans a further A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track growth initiatives aligned with U.S. defense and manufacturing re-shoring priorities.

Orbital Corporation reveals a strategic pivot amid evolving US drone policies, with a new management team driving growth beyond Boeing Insitu. FY25 guidance shows revenue decline but promising new contracts.

Everest Metals Corporation reveals significant progress in its gold projects and leads the development of Australia’s first rubidium industry, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals innovation.

G50 Corp has confirmed a significant district-scale discovery of precious and strategic metals at its Golconda Project in Arizona, highlighting continuous gold, silver, zinc, copper, and notably high-grade gallium mineralization.