Latest Rare Earths News

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

Viridis Mining and Minerals is expanding its Viridion joint venture to develop a rare earth refinery in the U.S., leveraging Brazilian feedstock and proprietary technology to meet growing demand for secure, non-Chinese rare earths.

Meteoric Resources has partnered with MTM Critical Metals to apply innovative Flash Joule Heating technology, significantly upgrading the value of rare earth elements from its Brazilian Caldeira Project. This collaboration aims to create a scalable supply of critical magnetic rare earths for Western industries.

Australian Strategic Materials reports promising heap leach test results at its Dubbo Project, showing strong recoveries of key rare earth elements and enabling a simpler, phased development approach.

MTM Critical Metals and Meteoric Resources have signed a non-binding MOU to develop a breakthrough Flash Joule Heating process that upgrades rare earth elements from Meteoric’s Caldeira project, promising a faster, cleaner alternative to traditional refining.

Australian Strategic Materials has initiated a $3 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan to accelerate its US metallisation expansion and boost capabilities at its Korean Metals Plant, signaling a strategic push amid shifting global supply dynamics.

Meteoric Resources has secured inclusion in Brazil’s major Strategic Minerals funding program, aiming to advance its Caldeira Rare Earths Project and downstream magnet production.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

Brazilian Rare Earths has successfully produced high-purity mixed-rare-earth carbonate and uranium yellowcake from its Monte Alto Project, marking a key milestone in its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Hastings Technology Metals appoints Vince Catania as CEO, entrusting him with advancing the Yangibana Rare Earths Project and broader portfolio development.

Lindian Resources has secured a combined $1.65 million cash inflow from the exercise of unlisted options and a government R&D tax refund, strengthening its financial position for advancing the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project.

European Lithium Ltd has released assay results from deep diamond drilling at Greenland’s Tanbreez Project, revealing high-grade rare earth mineralisation below the current resource estimate and setting the stage for resource expansion.