Latest Export Controls News

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.

GWR Group is actively pursuing a transformative transaction in Western Australia while maintaining a robust cash and investment position of $53.6 million. The company underscores its confidence in tungsten amid tightening global supply.

China’s new export restrictions on molybdenum have shifted global supply dynamics, positioning EV Resources’ Parag copper-molybdenum project in Peru as a strategic alternative supplier to the USA and Americas. With strong drilling results confirming high-grade molybdenum by-product, EV Resources is advancing plans amid growing demand.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.