Latest Global Supply Chains News

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.

Black Rock Mining has secured an additional US$25 million in funding, increasing its total project financing to US$204 million to advance the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.

Terrain Minerals is progressing metallurgical studies on its Larin’s Lane Gallium and Rare Earth Elements project, aiming to develop sustainable extraction methods and expand resource potential. Concurrently, the company has launched a $1.8 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration and development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

New World Resources’ Antler Copper Project in Arizona has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, promising a streamlined federal permitting process and reinforcing its strategic role in US critical minerals supply.

WiseTech Global has announced a $2.1 billion acquisition of US-based e2open, aiming to create a comprehensive global trade and logistics marketplace. The deal, fully debt-funded and expected to close in the first half of 2026, promises to expand WiseTech’s product suite, customer base, and market reach.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has completed the final tranche of a private placement, raising C$24.4 million to advance its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Australia. The funds will support drilling, development, and economic assessment milestones through 2027.

Nimy Resources has raised $2.75 million through a share placement to fast-track exploration and resource definition at its promising Block 3 gallium discovery in Western Australia amid soaring global gallium prices.

Larvotto Resources has announced an initial tungsten mineral resource at its Hillgrove Project, revealing a significant by-product opportunity alongside gold and antimony. This development could diversify revenue streams and enhance project economics amid rising tungsten prices.

Nimy Resources has launched a Phase 2 drilling campaign at its promising Block 3 Gallium project in Western Australia, aiming to expand known mineralisation and progress towards a maiden JORC resource. The program also supports metallurgical testing critical to commercial development.

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.