Latest Rare Earths News

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.

Kaili Resources has reported significant rare earth element assay results from its recent aircore drilling program in South Australia’s Limestone Coast region, highlighting notable TREO concentrations that suggest strong exploration potential.

Magnetite Mines Limited has confirmed additional near-surface rare earth mineralisation at its Ironback Hill Project in South Australia, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in early 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has received a significant US$100 million Letter of Interest from Export Development Canada, reinforcing the financing framework for its Colossus Rare Earths Project in Brazil. This follows prior support from French and Brazilian export credit agencies, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Meteoric Resources has successfully completed wet commissioning of its pilot plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone towards rare earth production at the Caldeira Project. First Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate output is expected early December, supporting ongoing feasibility studies and offtake partnerships.

New Frontier Minerals has locked in a decade-long exclusive agreement with Metallium to apply cutting-edge Flash Joule Heating technology to its Harts Range ore, achieving unprecedented rare earth enrichment. This partnership targets strategic US defense and magnet markets, marking a pivotal step for the project’s commercial future.

Energy Transition Minerals has taken a decisive legal step by asking Greenland’s High Court to remove Denmark from its rare earth project dispute, paving the way for substantive hearings on its exploitation licence claim.