Latest Supply Chain Resilience News

International Graphite Limited has closed a $4.4 million placement, securing cornerstone investors including Xcelsior Capital to fund expansion of graphite processing operations in Australia and Europe.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

Breville Group delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD 1.81 billion and EBIT of AUD 207 million, navigating tariff volatility and currency headwinds while completing a major manufacturing diversification.

EBOS Group posted a solid FY26, growing revenue nearly 10% to $13.5 billion and underlying EBITDA 5% to $614 million, while completing a major distribution centre renewal program. The company maintains its final dividend and sets a confident growth outlook for FY27.

Jindalee Lithium has taken another regulatory step by filing an amended Form S-4 with the US SEC, progressing its plan to spin out US lithium assets via US Elemental and list on NASDAQ.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has reported laboratory success for its licensed GCDE technology, achieving over 99% gold recovery and 97% purity from chloride solutions and e-waste, positioning it as a greener alternative in precious metals extraction.

The Calmer Co. has secured a long-term supply agreement for premium noble kava from Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, underpinning its manufacturing growth and diversified Pacific sourcing network.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has upgraded its FY26 earnings outlook, lifting pro-forma EBITDA guidance to $30 million–$34 million, driven by better fish performance and fewer supply chain disruptions than expected.

KTEK Aerosystems has leveraged its $10 million IPO to accelerate production scale-up and international growth, with deliveries set to resume in September and a new US assembly operation underway.

Alcoa Corporation posted a strong second quarter with $407 million net income, driven by record aluminum segment earnings and higher prices, while advancing its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32’s upstream assets with bridge financing in place.