Latest Geopolitical Supply Chains News

Arafura Rare Earths has made decisive strides in funding its Nolans Project, securing up to US$400 million in conditional and indicative investments from Australian and US government-linked financiers, alongside a strong equity raise.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.

ASM Limited has raised A$55 million to accelerate production capacity at its Korean Metals Plant and expand its footprint in the rare earths sector, responding to growing global demand and geopolitical supply chain pressures.

Felix Gold Limited confirms strong continuity and high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array project in Alaska, positioning for near-term production to address critical US supply shortages amid China's export ban.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Dalaroo Metals has secured a joint venture to acquire up to 80% of the Bongouanoa Gold Project in Cote d’Ivoire, revealing strong historical gold intercepts, while initiating critical minerals exploration in Greenland’s Blue Lagoon project.

Larvotto Resources has given the final nod to develop its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in NSW, fully funded and moving into construction with production set for mid-2026.

Arafura Rare Earths pushes forward with equity funding for its Nolans Project, targeting a €100 million investment from Germany’s Raw Materials Fund amid rising geopolitical tensions reshaping the rare earths landscape.

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully raised A$13 million through an institutional placement, complementing an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan to total nearly A$25 million. These funds will accelerate ASM’s metallisation expansion in the US and ramp up production at its Korean Metals Plant.

Pioneer Lithium has launched a two-phase soil sampling program at its Skull Creek Uranium Project in Colorado, aiming to define drill-ready uranium targets amid growing US government support for domestic supply.

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.