Latest Supply Chain News

Hastings Technology Metals has acquired a 49% stake in a fully permitted rare earth processing plant in Thailand, aiming to commence production by late 2026. This strategic move offers a lower-cost, near-term production hub with potential to process feedstock from its Yangibana project.

Temas Resources has commissioned a new metallurgical lab in Ontario to accelerate the scale-up and commercialisation of its innovative Regenerative Chloride Leach (RCL) technology, while securing initial third-party contracts to boost revenue.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Critical Resources Limited has commenced ground exploration at its Lammerlaw and Croesus projects in New Zealand, targeting exceptional historical tungsten grades and gold-antimony mineralisation amid rising global demand for critical minerals.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

Pioneer Minerals has reported outstanding gallium assay results at its Springfield Prospect in Idaho, revealing a new critical mineral dimension alongside tungsten and precious metals. This discovery positions the North Pine Project as a strategically significant multi-commodity critical minerals hub aligned with US supply chain priorities.

Temas Resources Corp has opted to reduce its financial reporting frequency, moving from quarterly to semi-annual reports under a Canadian Securities Exchange pilot program. This change aligns with its status as a venture issuer and reflects its ongoing focus on proprietary processing technology and mineral projects.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd has begun a low-cost refurbishment of its Dutch Mountain tungsten mill in Utah, aiming to restart production swiftly and ease regional processing bottlenecks.

Aldoro Resources has reported a significant 50% increase in rare earth and strontium grades across a 525-meter continuous mineralised interval at its Kameelburg deposit in Namibia, reinforcing the project's scale and potential.

Atomo Diagnostics stands to gain significantly as Lumos Diagnostics’ FebriDx test secures FDA CLIA waiver approval, vastly expanding its US market potential. This regulatory milestone triggers substantial contracted revenues and prompts Atomo to ramp up production.

Impact Minerals has raised A$2 million through a strategic placement to advance its High Purity Alumina project and explore new industrial minerals opportunities in Western Australia.