Latest Supply Chain News

Critica Limited has secured drilling approvals and government funding to explore high-grade heavy rare earth elements at its Aurora and Juno satellite prospects near the flagship Jupiter deposit in Western Australia.

ABx Group has discovered a new rare earth element province 52 km east of its Deep Leads resource in northern Tasmania, revealing exceptionally high grades of terbium and dysprosium critical for advanced technologies. This discovery aligns with shifting global supply dynamics amid US incentives and Chinese export restrictions.

Global uranium enrichment leader Urenco has agreed to invest A$5 million in Australian technology developer Ubaryon, forming a strategic partnership that validates and accelerates a novel uranium enrichment process.

Gale Pacific has sharply downgraded its full-year EBITDA guidance due to tariff-driven demand softness in the US, while its Australia, New Zealand, and developing markets hold steady.

City Chic Collective faces a challenging US market due to steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, prompting a strategic pause on new stock and a revised FY25 revenue outlook. Meanwhile, its ANZ operations continue robust growth, balancing the Group’s overall performance.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation outlines its strategic response to US tariffs, emphasizing diversified sourcing and price adjustments to sustain margins in a $25.3 billion plumbing market. The company forecasts broadly flat FY25 sales with slight margin pressure but remains confident in long-term growth.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

Ecofibre Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following the appointment of voluntary administrators, reflecting severe financial distress and regulatory concerns.

Dateline Resources has gained critical U.S. regulatory approval for its Colosseum Gold-REE Project, unlocking rare earth exploration rights and pursuing an OTCQB listing to engage American investors.

WiseTech Global has confirmed its participation in the strategic review process initiated by US-based e2open, amid media speculation of a potential acquisition. While discussions remain preliminary with no certainty of a deal, the move aligns with WiseTech’s ongoing acquisition-driven growth strategy.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has successfully arranged an upsized C$143 million funding round to fast-track its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia. This capital injection positions the company to advance drilling, underground development, and economic assessments over the coming years.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) outlines progress on its Korean Metals Plant ramp-up, strategic plans for a US metals facility, and conditional funding support for the Dubbo Project, reinforcing its mine-to-metals supply chain ambitions.