Latest Supply Chain News

Eclipse Metals has raised $4 million to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Greenland rare earths project, while preparing for a potential NASDAQ dual listing.

Kinetiko Energy and FFS Refiners have formalised a joint development agreement to co-develop a pilot LNG plant at Brakfontein, marking a significant step in South Africa’s energy transition. The initial phase involves co-funded drilling and gas testing with plans to scale LNG production substantially.

Green Technology Metals has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate development of its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, reinforcing its position in the North American lithium sector.

ABx Group reports outstanding impurity removal results from bulk sample tests at its Deep Leads rare earth project, retaining over 98% of critical rare earths and advancing towards a mixed rare earth carbonate product sample in late 2025.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Elementos Limited has executed a binding option agreement to acquire half of Iberian Smelting SL, owner of the Robledollano Tin Smelter in Spain, setting the stage for the EU's first vertically integrated primary tin supply chain.

Locksley Resources has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing its visibility among American investors and reinforcing its strategic focus on critical minerals at the Mojave Project in California.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a binding lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Glencore, completing the key offtake contracts needed to finance its Phase One Lionheart Project. This milestone positions Vulcan to advance construction and meet growing European EV battery demand.

Morella Corporation reports hydrometallurgical testwork by Edith Cowan University achieving up to 89% rubidium extraction from Mt Edon samples, validating the project’s technical potential and setting the stage for further optimisation and economic evaluation.

Chilwa Minerals has completed soil sampling over 47 rare earth and niobium anomalies in Malawi, confirming key pathfinder elements and prioritizing targets for ongoing diamond drilling. The results highlight significant potential for both heavy and light rare earth elements within the company’s extensive license area.

Metallium Limited is set to commission its first Flash Joule Heating processing line in Texas by December 2025, expanding capacity fivefold and adding a second rare earth demonstration line. This move positions the company as a key player in non-Chinese critical metals refining amid tightening Chinese export controls.