Latest Sustainable Supply Chains News

Ionic Rare Earths’ subsidiary Ionic Technologies has led a pioneering UK project demonstrating a fully circular supply chain for electric vehicle magnets using 100% recycled rare earth oxides, achieving performance parity with primary materials and advancing UK critical minerals goals.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured a £12 million UK government grant offer for its Belfast rare earth magnet recycling facility and is progressing its Brazilian JV and Ugandan heavy rare earths project, reinforcing its role in ex-China supply chains.

6K Additive has secured a $3.9 million U.S. defense contract modification to expand domestic production of strategic tungsten and niobium powders, reinforcing supply chain resilience amid geopolitical risks.

Metallium Limited’s US subsidiary has inked a decade-long off-take agreement with Indium Corporation, setting a firm commercial foundation for supplying critical metals like gallium and germanium recovered through innovative recycling technology.

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) reports a major high-grade rutile discovery at its Mkanda project in Malawi, positioning itself to meet rising demand from aerospace and emerging robotics sectors amid a tightening global titanium market.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received over $2 million from key investor Dias Sarsenov, advancing its share placement strategy and preparing for a pivotal board appointment. Meanwhile, a significant top-up investment from the EBRD awaits shareholder approval.

6K Additive has secured a US$1.95 million Phase II contract from a U.S. defense agency to develop domestic recycling of critical strategic metals into high-value powders, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports.

Advanced Energy Minerals has completed upgrades at its Quebec facility to produce ultra-low alpha High Purity Alumina, targeting the semiconductor sector with initial supply to Asian customers underway.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

EcoGraf Limited has completed a comprehensive update to its Bankable Feasibility Study for the Epanko Graphite Project, confirming robust financials and a production increase to 73,000 tonnes per annum. The study underpins advanced project financing and highlights significant expansion potential amid rising global graphite demand.

Macro Metals Limited has advanced its strategic position by securing export access at Utah Point and acquiring a 27.3% stake in the Extension Iron Ore project, setting the stage for growth in FY26.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project with a new CEO and a sharpened focus on near-term cash flow and critical mineral markets in the US and EU.