Latest Industrial Supply Chains News

Nova Minerals has kicked off geotechnical drilling for the West Susitna Access Road after AIDEA approved up to US$25 million in additional funding, aiming to unlock critical mineral development and improve logistics for its Estelle Project and antimony refinery.

Meteoric Resources has signed a strategic partnership with POSCO International to advance the development and commercial production of rare earths at the Caldeira project in Brazil, aiming to secure a resilient supply chain for Korea.

Green360 Technologies has secured its first binding commercial supply agreement with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its proprietary MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking a significant step from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Argent Minerals has upgraded its Kempfield silver resource to 142.8 million ounces silver equivalent, reinforcing the project’s scale and quality amid ongoing 2026 drilling campaigns targeting resource expansion and early production pathways.

Nelson Resources has staked 186 federal claims forming the Cinnamon Property in Nevada, directly adjoining Guardian Metal's Pilot Mountain tungsten project, positioning itself in a critical US mineral district amid soaring tungsten prices and supply concerns.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has released its Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional proportional off-market takeover bid by Mr Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth at $1.30 per share, representing a premium to recent trading prices.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) is progressing its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy by formally engaging with U.S. government funding programs and partnering with Washington D.C.-based advisor GreenMet. The company’s Australian projects contain key minerals aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities, while it evaluates potential U.S. acquisitions to expand its footprint.

AML3D has landed a AU$2.61 million contract to produce critical submarine components for the US Navy using its advanced 3D metal printing technology, marking a significant step in its US defence expansion.

Locksley Resources has produced 99.5% pure antimony trioxide from its Desert Antimony Mine feedstock, marking a key step toward restoring a fully domestic U.S. supply chain for this critical mineral.

Supply Network Limited has forecast a solid half-year profit of $22.9 million alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 36 cents per share, signalling steady performance in its supply chain operations.

Yari Minerals has appointed seasoned coal geologist Courtney Taylor as Executive Director and incoming Managing Director to spearhead the Rolleston South Coal Project’s next phase. This leadership change marks a strategic pivot as the company prepares for feasibility studies.

Tungsten Mining NL has released an updated financial analysis for its Mt Mulgine project, illustrating a substantial uplift in project economics driven by record-high tungsten and precious metal spot prices. While the study remains illustrative, it highlights the potential for accelerated development amid a robust commodity market.