Latest Supply Chain Security News

EV Resources has partnered with U.S.-based MineMaker LLC to accelerate its antimony projects in Mexico and Nevada, aiming to become a key supplier to North America’s critical minerals market.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

US1 Critical Minerals has provided clarity on the issuance of 50 million fee options to consultants related to its December 2025 placement, reaffirming shareholder approval is pending and no funds will be raised from this issuance.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its first shipment of high-grade gallium mineralised test material from Western Australia to the United States, marking a key step in developing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral. The collaboration with M2i Global aims to identify optimal processing routes to support U.S. defence and semiconductor industries.

Red Mountain Mining has acquired the Thompson Falls Antimony Project on the Montana-Idaho border, adjacent to the only operating antimony smelter in the US. Early assays reveal exceptional grades, positioning the company to capitalise on critical mineral supply chain demands.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its inaugural shipment of high-grade gallium ore from Western Australia to the United States, marking a significant step in establishing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral.

Magnum Mining and Exploration has completed its acquisition of the Wet Mountain Rare Earth Element Project in Colorado, marking a significant step in its U.S. critical minerals strategy. The project boasts historic surface assays up to 7.99% Total Rare Earth Elements, with exploration plans underway.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has enhanced the financial outlook for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, secured a $5.3 million capital raise, and advanced key environmental and feedstock initiatives amid a tightening cobalt market.

KGL Resources has secured A$11 million to accelerate development at its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, buoyed by soaring commodity prices and fresh leadership appointments. The company is progressing construction readiness and optimisation efforts while engaging with funding partners.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, positioning itself as a key U.S. supplier of critical minerals.

Energy Transition Minerals signals the end of its strategic partnership with Shenghe, seeking ASX approval to lapse the Top-Up Right tied to their 2016 agreement. This marks a pivotal change as ETM diversifies beyond its Greenland rare earths project.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has raised A$24.7 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Kvanefjeld Project and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself for growth amid ongoing arbitration challenges.