Latest Geopolitics And Supply Chains News

Noble Helium has upgraded its North Rukwa helium resource estimate by nearly 30%, driven by fresh data and a refined charge model, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign.

IperionX has successfully commissioned its Virginia titanium manufacturing campus, secured a substantial U.S. Department of Defense contract, and raised $46 million to fast-track production expansion through 2030.

Meteoric Resources has successfully raised $42.5 million through an oversubscribed placement, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in 2026.

American Rare Earths is progressing its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project with multiple mineral processing optimisation tests, ordering critical equipment for a demonstration plant, and initiating test mining to secure bulk samples.

EQ Resources has successfully raised A$4 million through a strongly supported placement to fund expansion and optimization at its Mt Carbine tungsten mine, reinforcing its position amid global supply challenges.

Trigg Minerals has raised A$12.5 million from institutional and strategic investors to accelerate development of its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, positioning itself as a key supplier in the US critical minerals market amid soaring antimony prices.

Patriot Battery Metals has initiated work programs to unlock tantalum as a high-value by-product at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, which ranks among the world’s top five tantalum pegmatite resources. Initial testwork shows promising recovery potential using conventional methods without impacting lithium extraction.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $600,000 through the set-off of collateral shares under its ATM facility, bolstering its financial position ahead of a key merger and acquisition in Southeast Asia’s critical minerals sector.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has announced a substantial C$120 million private placement to fund key development phases at its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, aiming to fast-track drilling, decline construction, and resource expansion.