Latest Defense Supply Chains News

6K Additive has landed a landmark US$27.4 million loan from the US Export-Import Bank, partnering with the Department of War to fund a major expansion in Pennsylvania that will quintuple powder production capacity and create over 50 new jobs.

Titomic Limited has successfully completed a hot fire test on a solid rocket motor thrust chamber made with its Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology, marking a significant milestone in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade drill results from its Golden Dyke prospect, confirming a robust gold-antimony system within the Sunday Creek Project. The standout intercept includes 9.2 meters at 34.6 g/t gold equivalent, highlighting significant resource expansion potential.

Pioneer Lithium has significantly expanded its land holdings at Idaho’s North Pine Project and completed its first field exploration program, setting the stage for critical minerals development in a strategic US district.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

Sunrise Energy Metals has nearly doubled its scandium resource at the Syerston Project and attracted significant US government financing interest, underscoring the strategic value of its critical minerals assets amid tightening global supply.

Pioneer Lithium has expanded its US critical minerals portfolio by staking 111 claims across Idaho and Wyoming, targeting antimony, tungsten, and uranium in strategic mining districts. This move positions the company within key US government-prioritized minerals essential for energy security and clean technology.

EV Resources Limited has acquired the high-grade Milton Canyon Antimony Project in Nevada, reinforcing its strategy to supply critical minerals to the U.S. market. This move complements its existing assets in Nevada and Mexico, aligning with U.S. government priorities for secure antimony sources.

IperionX has received an additional $25 million from the U.S. Department of War to accelerate titanium production at its Virginia facility, reinforcing domestic supply chains for critical defense materials.

Locksley Resources has taken a significant step toward securing diversified antimony supply for the U.S. market by entering a non-binding agreement with EV Resources, supporting its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing technology and domestic critical minerals strategy.

Trigg Minerals has completed a conceptual study for a cutting-edge antimony smelter using Metso’s Ausmelt technology, aiming to establish a rare mine-to-metal supply chain in the West. The project promises energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and rapid development to meet growing US demand.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited is intensifying its US asset review, spotlighting promising rare earth elements and critical minerals prospects at its Parker Gold and Buena Vista Iron projects amid shifting geopolitical priorities.