Latest Us Supply Chain News

QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

Ragusa Minerals has pinpointed 14 priority drill targets at its historic Black Rock Manganese Mine site in Arizona, following a detailed induced polarisation survey that reveals significant extensions of high-grade manganese mineralisation.

Felix Gold's US subsidiary is in line for a substantial non-dilutive federal grant to advance its Treasure Creek antimony pilot processing facility, accelerating its plan for a domestic US supply chain.

Metallium Limited has demonstrated its Flash Joule Heating technology can process a broad range of critical metal feedstocks, from rare earth ores to industrial wastes, opening new commercial pathways beyond electronic waste.

Metallium Limited has appointed key board members and executives to strengthen governance and operational capacity as it advances its Flash Joule Heating technology towards commercialisation in the US.

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) plans a substantial $558.4 million post-tax non-cash charge on US assets as it takes decisive steps to right-size its supply chain. Despite this, FY26 earnings before material items beat expectations, with FY27 guidance maintained.

Iondrive has launched its first five-tonne IONSolv™ production campaign in North America, aiming to produce about 1.4 tonnes of mixed rare earth oxide from recycled permanent magnets by Q4 2026. This milestone bridges lab validation and commercial-scale plans while supporting US supply chain independence.

QEM Limited is moving forward with its acquisition of Freshwater Metals, securing past-producing tungsten and prospective fluorspar and niobium projects in Idaho, aligning with US efforts to bolster domestic critical mineral supplies.

Felix Gold has started open-cut extraction of high-grade antimony ore in Alaska and incorporated a US refining platform, moving closer to establishing a domestic ore-to-metal supply chain targeting operation by end 2027.

American West Metals (ASX: AW1) reported significant exploration breakthroughs at its West Desert Project in Utah and ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study progress at the Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, backed by a $10 million capital raise.

Magnum Mining has secured Jack Lifton, a globally recognised rare earth expert, to steer business development as it advances its Piracanjuba North drilling campaign in Brazil.

OD6 Metals has unveiled exceptional high-grade fluorspar channel sampling results at its Horseshoe Prospect, pointing to a substantial near-surface deposit with grades averaging above 64% CaF2 and widths up to 50 metres.