Latest Global Supply Chains News

VHM Limited has secured a significant offtake framework with Mitsui and a US$200 million financing interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key environmental approvals. These milestones set the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2026.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

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.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has raised $7 million through an oversubscribed placement to accelerate its critical minerals processing hub in Nevada and expand rare earth exploration in Brazil, aligning with US strategic priorities.

Eclipse Metals has raised $4 million to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Greenland rare earths project, while preparing for a potential NASDAQ dual listing.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Metallium Limited is set to commission its first Flash Joule Heating processing line in Texas by December 2025, expanding capacity fivefold and adding a second rare earth demonstration line. This move positions the company as a key player in non-Chinese critical metals refining amid tightening Chinese export controls.

VHM Limited has clarified that a non-binding US$200 million letter of interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen project is not material to its share price, confirming full compliance with ASX disclosure rules despite recent market speculation.

Winsome Resources has resolved a regulatory hurdle to receive 17.65 million shares in Power Metals Corp, increasing its stake to 16.15% and reinforcing its position in critical minerals. Combined with a strong cash balance, this move strengthens Winsome’s liquidity and strategic outlook.

Asian Battery Metals PLC’s latest Phase 3 drilling results at the Yambat Project in Mongolia reveal expanded copper-nickel mineralisation and new high-conductance electromagnetic targets, underscoring the district-scale potential of this emerging magmatic sulphide system.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has raised A$6 million through a well-supported placement to fast-track its flagship Ema Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to move closer to commercial production.

Critical Metals Corp has amended its agreement to increase its ownership of the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in Greenland to 92.5%, issuing 14.5 million shares to the project founder’s company. European Lithium retains a 7.5% stake as the project advances toward production.