Latest Rare Earths News

Lindian Resources has adopted an owner-operator mining model at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, aiming to reduce mining costs by around 30% and accelerate production start to early 2026.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

RareX has locked in a A$50 million equity funding facility with GEM Global Yield to back its Mrima Hill rare earths project in Kenya, contingent on project approval. This deal strengthens RareX’s international partnerships and provides flexible capital to advance its development plans.

Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

Hastings Technology Metals and Wyloo have formalised their joint venture for the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, with Wyloo taking a 60% stake and cancelling A$123 million in exchangeable notes, significantly de-risking the project and reducing Hastings’ funding burden.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported sustained high-grade rare earth element recovery from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema Project, with pregnant leach solution grades exceeding 5,700 ppm TREO and strong magnet rare earth oxide content.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Shenghe Resources. The suspension precedes the expected delisting later this month.

Peak Rare Earths has secured court approval for its acquisition by Shenghe Resources, marking a pivotal moment with shares set to suspend and delist soon. Shareholders will receive $0.443 per share as the scheme moves toward completion.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved Shenghe Resources’ acquisition scheme for Peak Rare Earths, setting the stage for a significant ownership change and share suspension on the ASX.

The Fair Competition Commission of Tanzania has approved Shenghe Resources’ acquisition of Peak Rare Earths, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the deal. The scheme now awaits Australian court approval and independent expert endorsement.

Peak Rare Earths has postponed its critical court hearing for Shenghe Resources' acquisition scheme due to a delay in Tanzanian regulatory approval, pushing the decision to 19 September 2025.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed exceptional rare earth recoveries from continuous piloting at ANSTO, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate and demonstrating effective waste handling. This milestone advances the Caldeira Project towards commercial development and offtake agreements.