Latest Rare Earths News

Lindian Resources has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full funding and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is raising A$91.5 million via institutional placement to advance development and expansion plans.

Lindian Resources has raised A$91.5 million through a strong institutional placement, enabling the final investment decision for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project’s Stage 1 development with production targeted for late 2026.

Peak Rare Earths Limited has entered a scheme of arrangement with Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., valuing the company at approximately A$158 million. The scheme offers Peak shareholders a cash consideration of no less than A$0.359 per share, representing a 199% premium to the last closing price.

Lindian Resources has secured approval to expand its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project mining licence from 900 to 2,500 hectares, enabling a significant scale-up in production capacity. The company retracts its previous high-end Stage 2 production targets and will commission a new feasibility study to define the next phase.

VHM Limited has appointed Andrew King as CEO and Benjamin McCormick as CFO to spearhead the critical next stage of its Goschen Rare Earths Project development, while outgoing CEO Ron Douglas transitions to a non-executive role.

Critica Limited has confirmed that its Jupiter Project in Western Australia hosts the country’s largest and highest-grade magnet rare earth clay-hosted resource, with 640 million tonnes at 490 ppm MREO. This milestone underscores Jupiter’s strategic potential in supplying critical rare earths essential for clean energy technologies.

OD6 Metals has successfully produced high-quality rare earth products from its Splinter Rock project, positioning itself for premium market payability and strategic global partnerships.

The Tanzanian Mining Commission has granted consent for Shenghe Resources to acquire all remaining shares in Peak Rare Earths, advancing a major consolidation in the rare earths sector. The deal still awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals before completion.

New Frontier Minerals has collected a significant bulk sample from its Cusp Prospect and identified a new mineralised target, Headingley, as it prepares for its inaugural drilling campaign at the Harts Range Project.

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.