Latest Us Defense News

Volt Resources has made significant strides in its US graphite refinery project and secured major funding for its Bunyu Graphite Mine in Tanzania, positioning itself strongly in the critical minerals sector.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone enabling underground exploration at its Sunday Creek project, backed by strong drilling results and a robust cash position of $130.4 million.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has reported significant high-grade drill results from its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project, including a new mineralized zone and confirmation of robust mineralization at depth. These findings reinforce the project’s strategic value amid tightening global antimony supply.

Resolution Minerals appoints Dr Adam Roper as Chief Metallurgist to advance antimony, tungsten, and gold processing at its Idaho Horse Heaven Project, aligning with US defense supply chain goals.

The Australian Treasurer has approved Hanwha Corporation’s increase of its direct equity stake in Austal Limited from 9.9% to 19.9%, setting the stage for potential strategic partnerships as Austal rides a wave of record revenues and defence contracts.

6K Additive has landed a landmark US$27.4 million loan from the US Export-Import Bank, partnering with the Department of War to fund a major expansion in Pennsylvania that will quintuple powder production capacity and create over 50 new jobs.

AML3D has secured a significant $1.7 million order for its ARCEMY X large-scale metal 3D printer from US defense supplier FasTech, marking a key milestone in its US expansion strategy.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade drill results from its Golden Dyke prospect, confirming a robust gold-antimony system within the Sunday Creek Project. The standout intercept includes 9.2 meters at 34.6 g/t gold equivalent, highlighting significant resource expansion potential.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

Li-S Energy has marked a milestone with the production of Australia’s first lithium metal foils and expanded its footprint in the global defense sector, supported by new manufacturing capabilities and strategic partnerships.

St George Mining showcased its Araxá rare earths and niobium project at EXPOSIBRAM 2025 in Brazil, highlighting strategic alliances with US processors and ongoing development progress. The company is positioning Araxá as a key non-China supply source amid shifting global rare earths dynamics.

GWR Group Limited reported steady progress on its Prospect Ridge Magnesite Project and maintains strong cash reserves, while opting out of a potential acquisition after thorough due diligence.