Latest Australian Rare Earths News

VHM Limited has locked in a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of rare earth concentrate from its Goschen Project and secured A$40 million in convertible note funding from Iluka Resources, advancing the project towards final investment decision.

Bayan Mining has partnered with The University of Queensland to push forward its patented yttrium processing technology, aiming to validate and optimise the process using Australian rare earth feedstocks and support pilot-scale development.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

Mount Ridley Mines has launched its first major metallurgical testwork program at the Grass Patch Heavy Rare Earth Element Project, targeting processing pathways for its regolith-hosted rare earth, scandium, and gallium mineralisation.

Kaili Resources has reported encouraging rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements, particularly within the Coodalya Mallee Project, while securing extended related-party financing to support ongoing exploration.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

Ausmon Resources has released amended drilling results from its Beelitz Prospect in South Australia, highlighting encouraging preliminary rare earth element concentrations and outlining plans for further exploration.

Enterprise Metals has reported promising high-grade rare earth element assay results from its maiden drilling program at the Cuddingwarra North Prospect in Western Australia, highlighting significant potential for critical magnet rare earths.

ABx Group has secured partnerships in two major Australian Government R&D initiatives aimed at advancing rare earths refining and exploration technologies, accelerating development of its ionic clay rare earth project in Tasmania.

Kaili Resources has reported promising laboratory assay results from its recent aircore drilling program targeting rare earth elements in South Australia’s Mallee Project. The findings highlight significant Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrations, particularly within the Coodalya tenement, supporting plans for expanded drilling.

Kaili Resources has reported encouraging initial pXRF results from its latest aircore drilling campaign targeting rare earth elements in South Australia's Mallee Project. Full assay results are pending, setting the stage for expanded exploration.