Latest Supply Chain Development News

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

American West Metals reports outstanding high-grade copper assay results from the Cyclone deposit at its Storm Project, Nunavut, signaling strong resource expansion potential and advancing mine development plans.

Ionic Rare Earths has expanded its capital raising to $15.6 million, driven by a $3 million strategic investment from US firm Argentem Creek Partners and strong shareholder support. The funds will accelerate projects across magnet recycling, rare earth refining, and US supply chain development.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

St George Mining secures government support to establish a cutting-edge pilot plant and research centre at its Araxá Project, aiming to refine rare earth and niobium processing in Brazil. This initiative builds on historic metallurgical success and positions the company at the forefront of critical metals supply chain development.

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.

Iluka Resources has secured a long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde mine, underpinning its Eneabba refinery’s capacity and advancing Australia’s rare earth ambitions.

Carnegie Clean Energy has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with BiMEP to develop a 6MW wave energy array in Spain’s Basque Country, marking a significant step in commercialising its CETO technology.

Tamboran Resources has reported a record IP30 flow rate of 7.2 MMcf/d from its Shenandoah South 2H ST1 well, matching top US shale benchmarks and paving the way for a 40 MMcf/d pilot project by mid-2026.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

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.