Latest Supply Chain Resilience News

ABx Group has discovered a new rare earth element province 52 km east of its Deep Leads resource in northern Tasmania, revealing exceptionally high grades of terbium and dysprosium critical for advanced technologies. This discovery aligns with shifting global supply dynamics amid US incentives and Chinese export restrictions.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation outlines its strategic response to US tariffs, emphasizing diversified sourcing and price adjustments to sustain margins in a $25.3 billion plumbing market. The company forecasts broadly flat FY25 sales with slight margin pressure but remains confident in long-term growth.

Cokal Limited advanced its Indonesian metallurgical coal projects in Q1 2025 with key financing secured by joint venture partner PT Petrindo, completion of critical infrastructure, and a strategic US$7 million prepayment facility. These developments underpin Cokal’s strategy to ramp up production while reducing costs amid challenging market conditions.

Titomic Limited advances its strategic U.S. footprint with a new Huntsville facility set to open in June 2025, securing major defense collaborations and expanding commercial momentum in additive manufacturing.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.

EQ Resources Ltd updates investors on its proposed acquisition of Tungsten Metals Group, highlighting completed due diligence but pending definitive agreements as discussions continue beyond the exclusivity period.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is recalibrating its supply chain strategy in response to new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, engaging with Chinese partners and advancing its Buena Vista iron project.

Ansell Limited delivered a robust FY25 half-year performance, marked by double-digit sales and earnings growth, successful KBU acquisition integration, and an upward revision of adjusted EPS guidance.

Talga Group has achieved critical milestones with environmental permits and a 25-year mining concession for its Nunasvaara South graphite mine, alongside securing a €70 million EU Innovation Fund grant for its Luleå Anode Refinery, positioning it at the forefront of Europe's battery materials supply chain.

Nova Eye Medical Limited is raising A$6.6 million to strengthen its financial position following resolved supply chain disruptions, while reporting strong sales growth and nearing profitability in its glaucoma division.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a strategic non-binding MOU with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment to explore a rare earths processing facility, while reporting encouraging developments at its Yangibana Project and maintaining solid financial footing.