Latest Us Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Metallium Ltd has secured a strategic partnership with ElementUSA to deploy its Flash Joule Heating technology for recovering gallium and scandium from red mud in Louisiana, backed by US$10.1 million in non-dilutive funding. This collaboration positions Metallium at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain expansion.

Magnum Mining has entered a binding agreement to acquire the Wet Mountains Rare Earth Element Project in Colorado, featuring exceptional historic surface assays up to 7.99% total rare earth elements. The acquisition marks a strategic step into the US critical minerals sector with significant exploration upside.

Volt Resources has initiated a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, aiming to produce high purity graphite by mid-2026 and strengthen US critical minerals supply chains.

Red Mountain Mining has significantly enlarged its Yellow Pine Antimony Project in Idaho by acquiring additional claims, increasing the project footprint by 75%. Positioned near major gold-antimony deposits, this move strengthens its foothold in a critical US mining district.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Locksley Resources has made significant strides in its US critical minerals strategy, advancing proprietary antimony refining technology and expanding its Mojave Project landholding. The company also completed an oversubscribed capital raise to fund upcoming drilling and downstream processing initiatives.

Resolution Minerals is fast-tracking its downstream antimony strategy in Idaho, aiming to become a key US supplier while preparing for a Nasdaq listing with Tribeca Capital's support.

Jindalee Lithium has successfully raised $8 million through a private placement, complemented by a $1 million Share Purchase Plan, to advance its McDermitt Lithium Project and a strategic US SPAC transaction.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

EV Resources has acquired full ownership of the historic Dollar Antimony Project in Nevada, positioning itself to supply critical antimony for US defense and energy sectors. The project boasts high-grade mineralization and strategic proximity to emerging antimony hubs.

IRIS Metals has confirmed high-grade lithium mineralisation at its Edison Project in South Dakota, revealing promising drill results that bolster its US development ambitions. The company plans further drilling and an economic study to advance its lithium portfolio.

New World Resources’ Antler Copper Project in Arizona has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, promising a streamlined federal permitting process and reinforcing its strategic role in US critical minerals supply.