Latest Rare Earths News

Meteoric Resources faces a delay in the approval of its Preliminary Environmental Licence for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, with a rescheduled vote set for mid-December. The company remains confident that all regulatory concerns have been addressed and anticipates minimal impact on project timelines.

Core Energy Minerals Ltd has struck a binding deal to acquire the Itambe Rare Earth Project from Rio Tinto, unlocking a district-scale opportunity in Brazil with soil assays revealing rare earth oxide concentrations exceeding 5,000ppm.

Ionic Rare Earths Limited secured shareholder approval on all resolutions at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, including director election, share consolidation, and capital raising measures.

RareX Limited has signed a historic Mining Heritage Protection Agreement with the Jaru people, clearing a major hurdle for the Cummins Range rare earths project and paving the way for a Mining Lease.

ABx Group has successfully raised over $6 million through a share placement to fund rapid development of its Deep Leads rare earth project and ALCORE pilot plant in Tasmania.

New Frontier Minerals has raised $2.25 million to fast-track development of its Harts Range rare earths project, leveraging a promising new processing technology from Metallium Ltd. The capital injection supports an imminent drilling campaign and advances a mining lease application in Queensland.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has locked in a US$30 million strategic funding agreement with Brazilian asset managers Régia Capital and ORE Investments, setting a clear path to Final Investment Decision for its Colossus rare earth project.

DevEx Resources reports a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Kennedy Rare Earths Project in Queensland, achieving up to 68% recovery of critical magnet rare earth elements using a straightforward heap leach process with low acid consumption.

Critica Limited has completed the first tranche of its $8 million placement, issuing over 203 million shares to accelerate development at its Jupiter rare earths project. The second tranche awaits shareholder approval in January 2026.

Northern Minerals has applied to defer its 2025 AGM as it awaits regulatory review over potential foreign investment breaches, underscoring heightened scrutiny on shareholder compliance.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

Lindian Resources has begun construction of the Tipume accommodation village at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a critical step towards operational readiness. The modern camp is designed to support up to 90 personnel and is expected to be completed by early 2026.