Latest Supply Chain News

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Resource Development Group, majority-owned by Mineral Resources, has entered voluntary administration after a funding request was declined. Mineral Resources plans to support the process but will record a significant impairment in FY25.

Richmond Vanadium Technology has paused parts of its feasibility study and approval processes in response to a prolonged downturn in vanadium prices, focusing instead on metallurgical innovation and cash conservation.

Terrain Minerals has completed an expanded 22-hole drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold Project and is progressing metallurgical studies at Larin’s Lane Gallium/REE project, backed by a recent $1.58 million capital raise.

Canyon Resources has achieved critical milestones for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, including port access approval and a substantial credit facility, setting the stage for production and first shipment in early 2026.

Vital Metals has unveiled a promising Scoping Study for its Tardiff Rare Earth and Niobium project in Canada, highlighting strong financial metrics and significant growth potential over an 11-year mine life.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully raised A$13 million through an institutional placement, complementing an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan to total nearly A$25 million. These funds will accelerate ASM’s metallisation expansion in the US and ramp up production at its Korean Metals Plant.

Blaze Minerals has acquired a commanding interest in the Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo, unveiling exceptional base metals grades and planning a maiden drilling campaign. Meanwhile, critical mineral discoveries in Uganda and a $2.42 million capital raise underpin its growth trajectory.

Tivan Limited has taken significant strides in financing its Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia and moving into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s due diligence phase. These developments mark important progress toward full project funding and highlight fluorite’s rising strategic importance.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has advanced to the next phase of securing a substantial US$900 million funding package from Brazilian government agencies to develop rare earth refining and recycling facilities.

Noble Helium has upgraded its North Rukwa helium resource estimate by nearly 30%, driven by fresh data and a refined charge model, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign.