Latest Sovereign Supply Chains News

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.

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

Aurora Labs has been awarded a $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant to expand its production capabilities for gas turbine propulsion systems, reinforcing Australia’s sovereign defence manufacturing.

Amaero Ltd updates its financial outlook, targeting positive EBITDA by FY2027 and reaffirming a A$72 million capital investment plan despite delays in US Department of Defense contracts.

Ionic Rare Earths reports major strides in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth projects, backed by strategic partnerships and a sharp reduction in losses.

Ionic Rare Earths Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with South Korea's DNA Link to collaborate on rare earth magnet recycling and supply, marking a strategic push into Asia and the US markets.