Sunrise Energy Metals shares jumped 29% after the U.S. Department of War pledged a $400 million loan for its Australian scandium project.

Donald Trump announced billions in critical minerals funding including a $566 million loan for a scandium mine in central-west NSW owned by Sunrise Energy Metals.

Nearly all scandium – a critical mineral used in fighter jets – comes from China, Russia and Ukraine. Now the US and its weapons contractor intend to get it from Australia.