Latest Rare Earths News

The Federal Treasurer has barred three foreign shareholders from exercising voting rights in Northern Minerals due to non-compliance with mandated share divestments, intensifying regulatory oversight amid ongoing FIRB investigations.

AuKing Mining has locked in a A$5 million placement at a premium to VWAP, backed by strategic and global investors, to accelerate drilling at its Tundulu rare earths project in Malawi.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured $361.5 million before costs through a combined placement and share purchase plan, issuing approximately 44.4 million new shares under the SPP and leaving a notable shortfall.

Critica Limited’s recent drilling at its Jupiter Rare Earth Project has validated broad, near-surface high-grade zones, underpinning an imminent resource upgrade and advancing its scoping study.

Hastings Technology Metals and JV partner Wyloo have unveiled an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Yangibana Rare Earths Project, revealing robust economics and a streamlined path to production with substantial infrastructure already in place.

RareX Limited’s latest metallurgical program at Cummins Range delivers a breakthrough 9.5x upgrade in rare earth concentrate grade and confirms a viable gallium by-product extraction pathway, setting the stage for integrated multi-element processing.

AuKing Mining has obtained export approval from Malawi authorities for its initial drill samples at the Tundulu Rare Earths Project, marking a key step toward upcoming assay results expected in late July.

Arafura Rare Earths has wrapped up the second tranche of its A$350 million placement, issuing over 671 million shares and raising A$174.5 million. The company is also finalising its share purchase plan with results due next week.

Godolphin Resources is launching an IPO for Matrix Critical Minerals to unlock value in its Narraburra Rare Earths Project, targeting a $8-12 million raise and ASX listing in H2 2026.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) has raised around A$10 million through a two-tranche institutional placement to fast-track its Ema Rare Earths Project towards a Final Investment Decision. The capital injection follows a robust Bankable Feasibility Study highlighting Ema's low capital intensity and strategic significance.

Lynas Rare Earths has deepened its footprint in Southeast Asia with a strategic A$50 million investment in JS Link’s new magnet factory in Malaysia, aiming to capture growth in automotive and renewable sectors.

Barkly Rare Earths (ASX:BAK) is launching a substantial 10,000-metre drilling campaign targeting expansion of its 40 million tonne inferred rare earth resource at the Barkly Project, with drilling set to start imminently.