Latest Market Supply News

ABx Group has achieved over 98% retention of rare earth elements with near-complete impurity removal in large batch tests from its Deep Leads project, advancing toward delivering its first mixed rare earth carbonate sample by November’s end.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has secured regulatory approval for initial patient treatments under its Special Access Program for StemSmart™ in Crohn’s disease, alongside key executive appointments and a manufacturing partnership to support upcoming clinical trials.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has inked a pivotal supply agreement with Nusano to ensure a steady source of copper-67, a critical isotope for its upcoming Phase III prostate cancer trial and future commercialisation plans.

Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile is experiencing a temporary production slowdown due to dual ball mill motor failures, with repairs expected to take about four weeks and production halved during this period.

Locksley Resources has partnered with Rice University to pioneer domestic antimony processing in the US, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply and support critical defense and energy sectors.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

Lakes Blue Energy has secured all regulatory approvals to begin drilling the Wombat-5 well in Gippsland, aiming to tap a significant gas resource with potential to ease Victoria’s looming supply crunch.

Podium Minerals launches a $2.61 million rights issue to advance its Parks Reef PGM project, capitalising on strong market fundamentals and significant resource growth potential.

International Graphite's Springdale Project achieves over 99.95% purity in graphite purification tests coordinated by Marubeni, signaling strong potential for battery market supply.

Avecho Biotechnology progresses its Phase III clinical trial for a TPM®-enhanced CBD insomnia capsule, expands patient recruitment, and completes a major manufacturing campaign for its U.S. partner Ashland.

International Graphite Limited has locked in a $2 million government grant to fund critical feasibility studies for its Western Australian battery anode materials project, reinforcing its mine-to-market strategy.

Viva Energy's Geelong Refinery experienced an unscheduled shutdown due to a power outage caused by a lightning storm. Restart efforts are underway, with normal operations expected to resume within two weeks.