Latest Us Government Initiatives News

Energy Fuels Inc. reported a transformative 2024 with a major acquisition boosting its heavy mineral sands assets, a uranium production ramp-up at key US mines, and commercial rare earth oxide output from its White Mesa Mill.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in its 12ktpa Rincon Lithium Project, delivering encouraging process testwork results and securing critical 40MW energy infrastructure, while engaging strategic partners for funding.

Mandrake Resources has secured key agreements to produce lithium brine from its Utah project and plans a significant drilling campaign in Australia, supported by strong cash reserves.

Felix Gold has created Frontier Antimony Refinery Corp., a US-focused refining platform with secured access to military-grade antimony ore from its Treasure Creek Project in Alaska, aiming to address critical supply gaps.

Anson Resources' US arm, A1 Lithium, secures membership in a key US defense consortium, boosting government ties and funding prospects. Its Yellow Cat project earns a positive technical feasibility rating, aligning with US critical minerals priorities.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.

Mandrake Resources has identified overlapping placer claims staked by Utah Brine Corporation, linked to Neometals Ltd, on its Utah Lithium Project tenure. Legal demands have been issued to resolve the dispute, which affects a small portion of Mandrake’s 3.3Mt LCE resource.

Jindalee Lithium Limited's US subsidiary, HiTech Minerals, has signed a binding agreement with Constellation Acquisition Corp I to form US Elemental Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company holding the McDermitt Lithium Project. The transaction values the new entity at approximately US$571 million enterprise value, with Jindalee retaining majority ownership.

Red Mountain Mining Ltd is set to recommence exploration at its US antimony projects following winter, supported by US government initiatives and strengthened by a new advisory appointment. The company plans systematic geological mapping and sampling across multiple projects, aiming to advance towards drill testing and resource definition.

American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

Pioneer Minerals has secured membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium, positioning its Idaho-based North Pine tungsten project at the heart of critical mineral supply chain initiatives.

American West Metals has commenced a significant diamond drilling program at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to grow the largest indium resource in the US and explore high-grade critical metals including gallium and copper.