Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

Locksley Resources has launched an Expression of Interest process to select a leading U.S. engineering firm for the Desert Antimony Mine pilot plant design, marking a critical step toward establishing a domestic antimony supply chain aligned with federal priorities.

Bayan Mining has locked in an exclusive worldwide licence for advanced rare earth processing technologies developed at Colorado School of Mines, promising higher recovery rates and lower costs for its Desert Star Project near Mountain Pass.

Patriot Resources has agreed to acquire 100% of the Tassa Silver Gold Deposit in Peru, backed by strong drill results and milestone-based share payments. The acquisition complements its growing portfolio of battery and critical minerals projects.

Locksley Resources has raised A$17 million in an oversubscribed placement led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its strategy to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony and rare earths in California.

Anson Resources' subsidiary A1 Lithium has signed a non-binding MoU with Nusano to supply high-purity lithium chloride from Utah’s Green River project for advanced nuclear isotope production. This marks a strategic step into the nuclear technology supply chain alongside ongoing electric vehicle market efforts.

Pinnacle Minerals has launched its first modern exploration program at the Antimony Queen Project in Washington State, aiming to unlock the potential of a historic antimony-gold district within a critical US minerals corridor.

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.

St George Mining’s Araxá Project in Brazil gains significant government and community support, highlighting its potential as a world-class rare earths and niobium resource with sustainable mining at its core.

Jindalee Lithium has completed its 2025 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project and is advancing plans to list its US subsidiary on a national exchange, extending exclusivity with its merger partner.

Evion Group has landed a significant A$1.5 million order to supply expandable graphite to a major US graphite supply chain company, reinforcing its position as a trusted non-Chinese supplier amid growing demand.

Tungsten Mining has announced a significant new Exploration Target at its Mulgine Trench deposit, highlighting the project’s expanding scale and potential in the critical minerals sector.

Jindalee Lithium has successfully raised $1.5 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, exceeding its $1 million target to fund the McDermitt Lithium Project and a US SPAC transaction.