Latest Titanium Supply Chain News

IperionX has won up to US$6.6 million from the US Department of War to scale production of ballistic-grade titanium plate and military components, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen domestic supply chains.

IperionX’s Titan Definitive Feasibility Study outlines a shovel-ready Tennessee project targeting heavy rare earths, titanium, zirconium, and hafnium with robust economics and strategic US supply chain implications.

Independent U.S. Army and WMTR testing confirms IperionX's Ti-6Al-4V fasteners outperform high-strength Grade 8 steel in torque-to-yield and tensile strength, underpinning a secure domestic titanium supply chain.

IperionX has commissioned a cutting-edge six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press in Virginia, tripling its titanium manufacturing capacity and enabling production of complex components for defense and aerospace markets.

Sovereign Metals' March 2026 update reveals a robust DFS for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, a substantial resource upgrade, strategic offtake MOUs, and a high-value heavy rare earth by-product discovery.

IperionX has transitioned its Virginia titanium operations to continuous 24/7 production, ramping proprietary HAMR™ titanium powder output to 4.2 metric tons in March and targeting 200 tons per annum by the end of 2026. Alongside manufacturing capacity expansions and strong U.S. Department of War backing, the company advances its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

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.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

IperionX has received the last $4.6 million tranche of a $47.1 million U.S. Department of War award and 290 metric tons of titanium scrap, advancing its plan to scale titanium production in Virginia.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms coarse monazite crystals in residual soils at its Minta Est project, validating its exploration model and advancing its rare-earths ambitions. The milestone achievement also triggers the issuance of 500 million deferred shares to vendors.

PTR Minerals has successfully raised $12 million through a share placement to accelerate development and exploration at its Rosewood Titanium and Muckanippie Heavy Mineral projects in South Australia.

IperionX rebuffs short seller claims by highlighting robust US government support and accelerating titanium production scale-up in Virginia. The company secures over $59 million in funding and advances critical minerals projects toward commercial readiness.