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ASM advances mine-to-metals rare earths strategy

10/15/2025, 7:06:24 PM | Australia | United States | Japan & South Korea

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ASM is scaling a vertically integrated mine‑to‑metals operation to produce high‑purity rare earths and alloys for global tech and defence supply chains.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) is expanding a vertically integrated rare earths and critical minerals business to supply high‑purity metals for advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence and aerospace.

The company’s mine‑to‑metals model covers extraction, refining and alloy production, leveraging in‑house R&D and patented minerals processing to deliver metals and alloys directly to technology manufacturers.

The Dubbo Project remains ASM’s cornerstone, described as a unique ore body positioned to meet growing global demand for critical elements. Complementing Dubbo, the Korean Metals Plant is a flagship production facility focused on converting concentrates into rare earth metals and engineered alloys, offering an alternative integrated supply chain.

Recent company updates include a 2025 annual report highlighting progress across the mine‑to‑metals strategy, exploration of potential U.S. facility sites, and a presentation at the Diggers & Dealers conference. On the ASX, ASM shares were quoted at A$1.85, down 7.27% in the latest snapshot.

ASM emphasizes sustainable practices and advanced processing technologies as it scales production to address supply resilience for high‑tech industries.

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