Latest Rare Earths News

Arafura Rare Earths has launched a major A$475 million placement alongside a A$50 million share purchase plan, significantly advancing funding for its Nolans Project and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Critica Limited has produced its first high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Product from the Jupiter Deposit, achieving 84% total rare earth oxides and validating its beneficiation-first processing strategy. This milestone marks a pivotal shift from exploration to development for the company.

RareX Limited has reported new high-grade gallium re-assay results from 15 drill holes at its Cummins Range Project, confirming broad and consistent mineralisation alongside rare earths and scandium. These findings reinforce gallium’s potential as a valuable co-product in this multi-element critical minerals deposit.

OD6 Metals has selected a cutting-edge rare earth processing flowsheet delivering ~75% recovery of key elements and completed metallurgical drilling at Splinter Rock, supported by a $2.5 million capital raise. The company also commenced Phase 2 drilling at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, maintaining a strong cash position.

Terrain Minerals’ airborne electromagnetic survey reveals a vast rare earth element target zone at its Lort River Project, highlighting promising high-grade mineralisation and setting the stage for upcoming drilling.

Northern Minerals Limited (ASX – NTU) has launched a $60.5 million equity placement to fund the development of its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, supported by strategic partnerships and conditional debt backing from Australian and US government agencies.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals essential for clean energy and defense technologies.

MRG Metals has confirmed four distinct alluvial rare earth deposits at its Adriano project in Mozambique, with all samples showing significant heavy mineral concentrate. Laboratory assays are underway to define the rare earth content, potentially advancing the project toward resource development.

PVW Resources has advanced its Brazilian Southeast Hub rare earth projects through a hydraulic auger drilling campaign, confirming deeper mineralisation and exceptional leach recoveries up to 89%. The company is poised for further resource definition and metallurgical optimisation.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in rare earth metals production and strategic growth, including a major capital raise and advances in its Dubbo and US projects.

Lindian Resources confirms its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project remains unaffected by Malawi's raw mineral export ban due to planned in-country processing. The company reassures investors of ongoing compliance and project progress following recent funding and partnerships.

Power Minerals Limited has affirmed that a requested briefing to the Australian Ambassador to the US is market-sensitive information, promptly disclosed in compliance with ASX rules.