Latest Rare Earths News

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.

Energy Transition Minerals signals the end of its strategic partnership with Shenghe, seeking ASX approval to lapse the Top-Up Right tied to their 2016 agreement. This marks a pivotal change as ETM diversifies beyond its Greenland rare earths project.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has raised A$24.7 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Kvanefjeld Project and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself for growth amid ongoing arbitration challenges.

Critica Limited has confirmed repeatable high-grade rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, delivering an 86% TREO concentrate and demonstrating gallium by-product potential. The company also secured an oversubscribed $8 million placement to fund pilot operations and a scoping study.

Mont Royal Resources has kicked off a comprehensive work program at its Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project following a transformative merger and a successful $10 million capital raise. An updated Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected by the end of Q1 2026.

Vital Metals has raised A$12.47 million in the second half of 2025 to fund its Tardiff Pre-Feasibility Study, underpinning the development of its high-grade rare earths project in Canada. The strong investor backing follows a robust July 2025 Scoping Study highlighting significant economic potential.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed the sale of its gold assets, distributed shares to shareholders, and strengthened its rare earths project through a joint venture and a new US partnership.

Australian Strategic Materials reports a significant 75% jump in NdFeB alloy deliveries at its Korean Metals Plant and advances heavy rare earth production, while announcing a transformative acquisition offer from Energy Fuels Inc.

Eclipse Metals has completed significant diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth projects, upgraded its resource estimate, and secured US government advisory support while pursuing a NASDAQ listing to boost global investor access.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Ionic Rare Earths has advanced its global rare earths strategy with a key US partnership, significant UK government funding, and progress in Brazil and Uganda, positioning itself as a critical player in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth supply.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.