Latest Rare Earths News

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement proposing acquisition by Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., valuing Peak at approximately A$158 million and offering a substantial premium over recent trading prices.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has received a $1 million instalment from the Australian Government’s $5 million IPCM grant, boosting progress on its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project. This funding supports critical metallurgical testwork and a Pre-Feasibility Study, positioning AR3 as a key future supplier of rare earths.

Lindian Resources has secured a major expansion of its mining licence in Malawi, setting the stage for a significant scale-up of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project. This regulatory win, coupled with a strategic partnership with Iluka, could transform Lindian into a key player in the global rare earths market.

OD6 Metals reports significant metallurgical advancements at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, integrating Ion Exchange technology to enhance impurity removal and increase recovery rates. These improvements promise to materially improve project economics and broaden market appeal.

Lindian Resources has secured a decisive legal victory in Malawi, with the High Court dismissing claims by Deep Blue Sea Limited and awarding costs to Lindian. This outcome clears the path for Lindian to focus fully on advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding deal and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, underpinning the development of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and aligning with Australia’s Eneabba refinery ambitions.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding facility and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, cementing a strategic partnership that advances the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and links supply to Australia’s Eneabba refinery.

ABx Group has sent a 100 kg bulk sample from its Deep Leads rare earths project to ANSTO for production of a high-purity mixed rare earth carbonate, confirming exceptional grades and extraction potential. The milestone underscores ABx’s progress toward low-cost, environmentally friendly rare earth supply.

Iluka Resources has secured a long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde mine, underpinning its Eneabba refinery’s capacity and advancing Australia’s rare earth ambitions.

OD6 Metals has unveiled a breakthrough nanofiltration technology at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, achieving over 80% acid recovery that promises to significantly cut processing costs and enhance project economics.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for up to US$903 million in Brazilian government funding to advance its Colossus Rare Earth Project, while delivering Brazil’s first locally sourced rare earth oxides and posting robust Pre-Feasibility Study results.

Northern Minerals reports strong progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project with key regulatory approvals, promising exploration results, and near-completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study amid tightening global supply.