Latest Ore Supply Agreements News

EV Resources has begun refurbishing its Tecomatlán Processing Plant in Mexico, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to near-term antimony production amid tightening global supply. The company aims to leverage this low-cost, staged approach to secure a first mover advantage in the critical minerals market.

Nickel Industries has secured a significant increase in its 2026 ore sales license and finalized a long-term supply agreement for its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, enhancing production certainty and sustainability.

Horizon Minerals has completed mining at Boorara and plans to use its substantial ore stockpiles to support the mid-2027 commissioning of the Black Swan Processing Hub, aiming for a smooth production restart in early 2027.

Nickel Industries welcomes Sphere Corp as a strategic partner with a 10% stake in the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, while revising acquisition terms to reduce cash outflows and securing a 15-year exclusive ore supply deal.

Black Cat Syndicate has locked in ore purchase agreements to boost processing at Lakewood, supporting the ramp-up of its Fingals and Majestic mines under its More Gold, Sooner strategy.

Vanadium Resources Limited has extended the deadline to finalise pricing terms with China Precious Asia Limited, while progressing mining contractor discussions and pit optimisation at its Steelpoortdrift vanadium project.