Latest Critical Minerals Supply Chain News

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.

European Lithium has announced a significant addendum to its Tanbreez Project Mineral Resource Estimate, adding 180 million tonnes of feldspar and arfvedsonite to the existing rare earth elements resource base. This broadens the project's economic scope and underlines its potential as a world-class rare earth development.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

NoviqTech and Livium have partnered to digitise and tokenise the environmental benefits of battery recycling, aiming to enhance transparency and compliance in the critical minerals supply chain.

Viridis Mining and Minerals, through its joint venture Viridion, has delivered the first batch of high-purity rare earth oxides recycled from Brazilian magnets to Latin America’s only magnet manufacturer, marking a key step in establishing a domestic rare earth supply chain.

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.

MTM Critical Metals has confirmed the scalability of its Flash Joule Heating reactor, paving the way for commercial operations at its Texas facility later this year. The modular design promises potential throughput beyond initial targets.

Thunderbird Resources advances exploration of high-grade gold and antimony projects in New South Wales, while progressing copper and uranium ventures in Peru and Canada.

International Graphite Limited has received encouraging feedback from the U.S. Department of Defense on its proposal for up to US$7.5 million in funding to advance its graphite mine-to-market strategy, potentially securing a vital supply chain from Western Australia to the U.S.

The Finnish Government’s proposed amendments to the Mining Act could resolve licensing uncertainties for Latitude 66’s KSB Project, even as key mining rights expire following a court decision.

EQ Resources has secured an extension of credit facilities from its major shareholder Oaktree, ensuring continued operations at its flagship Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Spain through 2025. The company is also actively restructuring its debt to strengthen its financial position amid improving production and market conditions.

Lindian Resources reports strong progress on its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, securing multiple financing proposals and advancing construction ahead of schedule. The company targets production in 2026 amid growing global demand for critical minerals.