Latest Rare Earths News

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a pivotal A$200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision targeted for mid-2025.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has extended its due diligence period for acquiring Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, aiming to complete by March 31, 2025, amid regulatory and ESG documentation delays. The company plans a capital raise to support development of its substantial rare earth projects in Brazil.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a maiden Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate product with exceptional recovery rates, alongside a substantial resource upgrade at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Australian Mines Limited reports a substantial increase in scandium mineral resources at its Flemington project and progresses its maiden drilling programs in Brazil, positioning itself for growth amid challenging nickel and cobalt markets.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd renews focus on its Greenland rare earths project while navigating arbitration and legal challenges, alongside ongoing lithium exploration in Canada and Spain.

Lycaon Resources has released assay results from its inaugural drilling at the Stansmore Nb-REE target in Western Australia's West Arunta Project, revealing modest mineralisation but no immediate trigger for follow-up drilling.

PVW Resources has appointed Lucas Stanfield as CEO, bringing rare earths project expertise to accelerate development of its Brazilian assets. Stanfield’s leadership marks a strategic pivot towards advancing critical mineral projects in a globally significant mining jurisdiction.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited reports unprecedented ultra-high-grade rare earth intercepts and significant district-scale mineral discoveries at its Monte Alto project, alongside key permitting milestones advancing its mining ambitions.

Victory Metals advances its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project with a strategic offtake MOU signed with Sumitomo Corporation and a significant upgrade to its mineral resource estimate, reinforcing its position in the critical rare earths sector.

American Rare Earths has expanded its Halleck Creek Rare Earth Project resource by 12.2% to 2.63 billion tonnes with improved grades, reinforcing its role in securing U.S. critical mineral independence.

Lindian Resources has secured a US$50 million non-binding funding term sheet with Gerald Group, progressing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, while also signing a 10-year lease for its Woula bauxite project in Guinea and navigating significant board changes.