Latest Export Controls News

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina and Minhub rare earth projects during Q1 2025, advancing engineering studies, securing key contracts, and strengthening ESG initiatives while preparing for commercialisation.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

Ionic Rare Earths reports major strides in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth projects, backed by strategic partnerships and a sharp reduction in losses.

Narryer Metals reports compelling scandium, gallium, and rare earth assay results at its Rocky Gully Project, alongside advancing a titanium-rich heavy mineral sands discovery through its JV with Petratherm at Muckanippie.

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.

Castile Resources has added critical mineral bismuth as a by-product to its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study, leveraging a dramatic price surge driven by Chinese export restrictions.

Meteoric Resources has significantly expanded its Caldeira Project's Mineral Resource Estimate to 1.5 billion tonnes at 2,359ppm TREO, positioning itself as a key alternative supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls. The company anticipates releasing its Pre-Feasibility Study in June 2025.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports standout scandium drilling results at Murga and Currajong prospects, supported by a $3.65 million equity placement to accelerate exploration amid tightening global supply.

Syrah Resources reports a strategic pause at its Balama graphite mine while advancing production at its Vidalia AAM facility, navigating evolving US trade policies and strong EV-driven demand. The company’s integrated ex-China supply chain and ESG credentials position it for growth despite near-term operational headwinds.

GWR is actively pursuing transformative project acquisitions across global jurisdictions while trading significantly below its cash and investment backing. The company’s robust cash position and critical minerals investments position it well amid shifting global supply dynamics.

EV Resources Limited has responded to ASX inquiries confirming the material impact of China's molybdenum export controls and recent high-grade antimony assay results on its securities.

EQ Resources is set to significantly increase tungsten production at its Saloro Operations in Spain by installing a third XRT Ore Sorter and upgrading infrastructure, responding to strong market demand amid tightening Chinese export controls.