Latest Rare Earths News

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a binding offtake term sheet with Traxys North America to supply 500 tonnes per annum of NdPr oxide, underpinning its Nolans Project and supporting US critical minerals supply chains.

Ionic Rare Earths’ subsidiary Ionic Technologies has led a pioneering UK project demonstrating a fully circular supply chain for electric vehicle magnets using 100% recycled rare earth oxides, achieving performance parity with primary materials and advancing UK critical minerals goals.

Power Minerals has kicked off a 3,800-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Morro do Ferro Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to expand high-grade rare earth mineralisation and advance metallurgical studies following recent acquisition completion.

Lindian Resources reports steady progress at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, maintaining schedule for first production in late 2026 with key infrastructure and regulatory milestones achieved.

St George Mining’s latest drilling at the Araxá project in Brazil reveals thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation extending beyond existing resource boundaries, reinforcing its status among the world’s leading deposits.

Victory Metals finalises metallurgical testwork revealing major CAPEX and OPEX savings for its North Stanmore heavy rare earth project, with the PFS on track for Q2 2026.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has locked in pre-approval under Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive for its Ema Rare Earth Project, including critical overseas activities in Brazil. This reduces regulatory uncertainty and supports funding efficiency for advancing the project’s development.

AuKing Mining has locked in Thompson Resources to kick off a minimum 5,500m drilling campaign at its Tundulu Rare Earths project in Malawi, targeting structural extensions and depth continuity from mid-May 2026.

RareX Limited has advanced its rare earths ambitions by securing a key mining lease at Cummins Range, appointing a strategic board member, and raising $5 million to fund exploration and development.

Meteoric Resources has reported strong pilot plant performance and advanced feasibility work at its Caldeira rare earths project, alongside a $50 million non-binding financing letter from Export Finance Australia and robust Brazilian government backing.

Lindian Resources has begun full-scale construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and secured the SARECO Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate facility in Kazakhstan, positioning itself as a rare earths producer with downstream processing capabilities.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million, bolstering its path to a final investment decision for the Nolans Project. The company also acquired critical camp infrastructure and is progressing technology development and offtake negotiations amid supportive government frameworks.