# ACDC Metals Joins US Defense Supply Chain

ACDC Metals has been accepted into the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), granting the company direct access to US defense agencies and contractors for critical minerals procurement. This membership enables ACDC Metals to respond to US government solicitations under the Other Transaction Authority framework, positioning its Goschen Central Project in Victoria, Australia, as a potential supplier of rare earth and heavy mineral sands to allied defense supply chains. This development opens new avenues for collaboration, funding, and offtake agreements that could accelerate project development and integration into defense supply chains.

- **Why this matters:** Membership in the DIBC provides ACDC Metals a strategic entry point into US defense procurement channels for critical minerals, a sector of growing importance for national security and supply chain resilience.
- Procurement professionals should consider the expanding role of allied international suppliers in critical mineral sourcing, reflecting diversification efforts in defense supply chains.
- Contractors and suppliers in the critical minerals sector may find increased opportunities through Other Transaction Authority solicitations facilitated by DIBC membership.
- Organizations involved in defense supply chain development should evaluate potential partnerships or collaborations with international firms like ACDC Metals to enhance supply chain security and resource availability.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- US Department of Defense (DoD)
- US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC)

### Vendors
- ACDC Metals (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> With the retention licence now granted, we are well placed to use DIBC membership to explore collaboration, funding, and offtake pathways that could accelerate the next stage of development.
> — Tom Davidson, CEO

### Sources
- [ACDC gains access to US defence supply chains - Mining.com.au](https://mining.com.au/acdc-gains-access-to-us-defence-supply-chains) - Mining.com.au