Latest Global Supply Chains News

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

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.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.

South Harz Potash Limited is progressing its transition to a dual-asset strategy, raising A$2.58 million to support expansion while adopting a cautious approach to its core German potash project amid market weakness.

Dart Mining continues to reveal promising antimony mineralisation at its Coonambula project in Queensland, aligning with the new Australia-USA critical minerals pact. Assay results are pending, but visual drilling intercepts suggest significant potential.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

Evolution Energy Minerals has fast-tracked its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, aiming to begin ore mining by late 2027 amid strong government partnership and advancing financing talks.

Krakatoa Resources is advancing its Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia with innovative drone LiDAR surveys and dual diamond drilling, moving closer to a maiden JORC resource amid rising demand for critical minerals.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed a significant carbonatite-hosted rare earth element discovery at its Mpyupyu target in Malawi, with initial drilling revealing elevated total rare earth oxide grades. This breakthrough supports the company’s strategy to develop a major rare earth system within its tenements.

Australian Strategic Materials secures A$50.8 million via share placement to fund Korean plant expansion and advance US metals project, while navigating complex supply chain and funding risks.

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.

Castile Resources has significantly increased its Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rover 1 Project, reflecting higher gold, copper, bismuth, and cobalt prices. This update enhances the project's scale and potential revenue streams as it advances through its Bankable Feasibility Study.