Latest Sovereign Supply Chains News

Cadoux Ltd has secured a $600,000 milestone payment from the Western Australian Government’s Investment Attraction Fund, marking significant progress in its high purity alumina project development.

Aurora Labs reported a 15% revenue decline and a 12% increase in net loss for H1 2026, yet marked a strategic breakthrough with its first defence propulsion order and a successful $5.5 million capital raise.

Li-S Energy narrows its loss to $1.21 million in H1 2026, propelled by a $7.8 million ARENA grant and key manufacturing milestones including Australia’s first lithium metal foil production line. Strategic defence and aerospace partnerships bolster its commercialisation drive.

Li-S Energy has made significant strides in Q4 2025, securing a major government grant, forging key defence partnerships, and commissioning Australia’s first lithium foil production line.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has improved its operating cash flow and strengthened its balance sheet through a successful capital raise and asset sale, while advancing key permits and strategic partnerships for its Canadian phosphate projects.

BluGlass and North Carolina State University have secured a third-year contract extension worth A$1.05 million from the U.S. Department of War’s CLAWS Hub, reinforcing their role in advanced gallium nitride laser development for defence and quantum technologies.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead the commercialisation of U.S.-produced antimony, following a landmark domestic metal ingot milestone.

Li-S Energy has completed Australia’s inaugural lithium foil production line, marking a key step in domestic battery material manufacturing and opening export opportunities.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Amaero Ltd has locked in a five-year exclusive agreement to supply spherical refractory and titanium alloy powders to Titomic, bolstering advanced manufacturing capabilities for defense and aerospace sectors.

Amaero Ltd has secured A$50 million through a share placement and plans a further A$3 million via a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track growth initiatives aligned with U.S. defense and manufacturing re-shoring priorities.

Ionic Rare Earths is advancing plans for multiple magnet recycling plants in the US, leveraging patented technology to produce high-purity rare earth oxides amid growing demand for sovereign supply chains.