Latest Supply Chain News

Port of Tauranga has gained fast-track approval for its Stella Passage development, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting freight capacity and supply chain efficiency in New Zealand.

Iondrive Limited’s updated evaluation of its IONSolv™ technology projects a US$243 million post-tax NPV and US$62 million annual EBITDA for a single rare earth recovery module in the US, driven by high feedstock grade assumptions and independently validated recoveries.

OD6 Metals has significantly increased the Mammoth fluorspar target footprint at its Quinn Project in Nevada, revealing broad, high-grade mineralisation with assays up to 85.9% CaF2 and preparing for drilling to define the system's scale.

Lithium Universe’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Brownsville Lithium Carbonate Refinery reveals robust economics and strategic US positioning, aiming to close North America’s lithium conversion gap.

Mount Ridley Mines has secured an oversubscribed $2 million placement at $0.033 per share to fast-track technical work at its Grass Patch Project and advance the Selectro™ Process. Directors plan to add $100,000 more, pending shareholder approval.

Everest Metals has appointed Hall Chadwick as exclusive strategic adviser to explore funding and commercial pathways for its Mt Edon rubidium project, focusing on US and allied market opportunities.

Eclipse Metals' latest testwork confirms that up to 94% of neodymium and praseodymium are locked in identifiable REE minerals at Grønnedal, underpinning a promising beneficiation strategy ahead of flotation trials.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has locked in a right of first refusal and exclusivity option over a prime brownfield site in South Africa’s Highveld Industrial Park for its planned V-Iron Plant, reinforcing its path towards feasibility and financing.

MaxiPARTS has received a $2.50 per share indicative cash offer from Ares Management Asia, representing a substantial premium and triggering a four-week exclusivity period for due diligence. Concurrently, MaxiPARTS is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move expected to boost earnings and expand its product range.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) and US Strategic Metals have agreed to a 50-50 joint venture to develop rare earth magnet recycling facilities at a fully permitted Missouri site, backed by US$100 million in funding.

EcoGraf Limited (ASX:EGR) is raising approximately AUD 2 million through an underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering new shares at a 20% discount. The funds will support key project financing and expansion activities at its Epanko Graphite Project and related operations.

Vulcan Energy has unveiled a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Project Ludwig, its second lithium and geothermal phase in Germany, projecting stronger economics and a repeatable growth model.