Latest Supply Chain News

Castile Resources has added critical mineral bismuth as a by-product to its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study, leveraging a dramatic price surge driven by Chinese export restrictions.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

New Frontier Minerals has identified 46 priority exploration targets rich in heavy rare earth elements at its Harts Range Project and formalized a strategic alliance to process copper ore from its Big One Deposit, marking significant progress in its multi-commodity portfolio.

SRJ Technologies reports a 47% drop in Q1 cash receipts but secures significant new contracts and advances a strategic leadership transition aimed at stabilising growth.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has completed an oversubscribed A$3.96 million capital raise, fully funding its expanded 2025 exploration program focused on the promising Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia. Phase 3 drilling is underway, targeting deeper and along-strike extensions, with initial assay results expected in May.

Peak Rare Earths made significant strides in the March 2025 quarter, progressing its Ngualla Rare Earth Project, securing A$8.5 million in capital, and benefiting from a surge in rare earth prices driven by growing EV demand and evolving Chinese regulations.

First Graphene Limited reported a successful A$2.4 million capital raise alongside promising progress in its PureGRAPH-CEM product trials in the UK and South Africa, while securing key patents and expanding distribution across Asia and South America.

Piedmont Lithium reported a 15% decline in Q1 2025 spodumene concentrate production due to weather disruptions, yet achieved a record lithium recovery rate in March, signaling operational resilience amid challenges.

WhiteHawk Limited reported solid Q1 2025 progress with a $2.4 million contract renewal and a landmark $920 million subcontract on a U.S. federal government vehicle, alongside multiple new cyber risk program wins.

PVW Resources reports strong drilling results at its Capão Bonito rare earth project in Brazil, with Total Rare Earth Oxide grades reaching up to 3,267 ppm, while preparing for further exploration campaigns across its Brazilian hubs.

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

European Metals Holdings has achieved key regulatory milestones for its Cinovec Lithium Project, including EU Strategic Project status and a $36 million grant, positioning it as a pivotal supplier in Europe’s lithium supply chain.