Latest Global Supply Chain News

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has completed acquisition of full mineral rights at its Prospect Hill Tin Project, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate at the promising South Ridge prospect. Concurrently, the company advances uranium exploration across South Australia while strengthening its board.

Critical Minerals Group (ASX – CMG) reports significant progress in vanadium flow battery technology deployment, international supply chain engagements, and mine feasibility studies, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy storage future.

St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

Zeus Resources has completed its acquisition of the Casablanca Antimony Project in Morocco, revealing promising geophysical survey results and appointing a seasoned US strategic advisor to boost international partnerships.

Ark Mines secured a $4.5 million strategic investment from QIC to fast-track its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth Project, achieving key drilling and environmental milestones that pave the way for production by late 2027.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised A$475 million through a two-tranche institutional placement, backed by major investors including Hancock Prospecting, to fund the development of its Nolans Project.

InVert Graphite reports impressive high-grade graphite trench results up to 31.4% TGC at its Morogoro Project in Tanzania and has commenced its maiden drilling program to further explore these promising deposits.

Lynas Rare Earths is set to boost its Heavy Rare Earths production with a new separation plant in Malaysia, aiming to meet rising global demand outside China. The A$180 million project will leverage Lynas’ Mt Weld deposit and local resources to supply critical materials for advanced manufacturing.

Arafura Rare Earths has launched a major A$475 million placement alongside a A$50 million share purchase plan, significantly advancing funding for its Nolans Project and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Mount Ridley Mines reports a maiden inferred gallium resource of 838.7 million tonnes at its Mt Ridley Project, marking a significant step in Australia's critical minerals landscape amid global supply chain shifts.

Syrah Resources reported resumed production at its Balama graphite mine and ongoing qualification delays at its Vidalia anode material facility, while US tariffs on Chinese graphite reshape global supply chains.

Northern Minerals Limited (ASX – NTU) has launched a $60.5 million equity placement to fund the development of its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, supported by strategic partnerships and conditional debt backing from Australian and US government agencies.