Latest Supply Chain Security News

Lynas Rare Earths is set to boost its Heavy Rare Earths production with a new separation plant in Malaysia, aiming to meet rising global demand outside China. The A$180 million project will leverage Lynas’ Mt Weld deposit and local resources to supply critical materials for advanced manufacturing.

Temas Resources Corp. has successfully listed on the ASX, raising AU$11 million to advance its patented Regenerative Chloride Leach technology and strategic Québec titanium projects. The move aims to reshape Western critical metals supply chains with cost-effective, sustainable processing solutions.

Alliance Nickel has appointed financial advisors to explore a SPAC transaction for a Nasdaq listing, aiming to tap into premium US capital markets for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project. The move follows a robust feasibility study and a strategic partnership with automaker Stellantis.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in rare earth metals production and strategic growth, including a major capital raise and advances in its Dubbo and US projects.

Evion Group has raised $2.3 million through a placement led by US-based Atlas Strategic Assets, aiming to expand graphite production in India and develop new facilities in the US. This move highlights Evion's growing role in critical minerals supply chains for allied industrial and defense sectors.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched its first on-ground exploration program targeting gold, silver, antimony, and tungsten across key projects in the U.S., aiming to validate historical data and identify new drill targets.

Pioneer Lithium has identified multiple promising antimony and tungsten targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho through advanced satellite imagery analysis, marking a significant step in its critical minerals exploration.

Arafura Rare Earths has received conditional approval for a US$100 million equity investment from Export Finance Australia, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Nolans Project in Australia’s critical minerals landscape.

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.

United States Antimony Corporation has made a non-binding indicative offer to acquire Larvotto Resources at a significant premium, proposing a strategic merger focused on antimony supply chain security and growth.

ASM Limited has raised A$55 million to accelerate production capacity at its Korean Metals Plant and expand its footprint in the rare earths sector, responding to growing global demand and geopolitical supply chain pressures.

Dreadnought Resources has commenced drilling at the Stinger rare earth and niobium target within its Mangaroon project, revealing a substantial rare earth enriched carbonatite zone with promising grades and mineralogy akin to the Mountain Pass deposit.