Latest Critical Minerals And Rare Earths News

Nimy Resources has dispatched its first shipment of high-grade gallium mineralised test material from Western Australia to the United States, marking a key step in developing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral. The collaboration with M2i Global aims to identify optimal processing routes to support U.S. defence and semiconductor industries.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

West Cobar Metals has announced a significant inferred gallium resource of 263 million tonnes at its Salazar Critical Minerals Project in Western Australia, highlighting the strategic importance of gallium amid global supply constraints.

Ionic Rare Earths has secured a listing on the U.S. OTCQB Venture Market, enhancing access for American investors to its rare earth and magnet recycling ventures. This move aligns the company with North American critical minerals priorities and broadens its global investor base.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

Dateline Resources reaffirms the robustness of its Colosseum Gold-REE Project while denying legal claims over rare earth tenements, signaling confidence in its growth strategy.

Miramar Resources has expanded its gold exploration footprint with promising new targets at the Gidji JV and confirmed a Noril’sk-style deposit at Bangemall, backed by a $2.2 million capital raise to fund upcoming drilling campaigns.

Renascor Resources has commenced construction of its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, while securing key land and expanding exploration amid shifting global graphite supply dynamics.

Krakatoa Resources has launched a major drilling campaign at its Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia, backed by a $3.1 million capital raise, while also expanding its rare earths landholding in Western Australia.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered record quarterly sales revenue of A$200.2 million in Q1 FY26, bolstered by a successful $932 million equity raise and strategic partnerships aimed at securing critical rare earth supply chains outside China.

Civmec Limited reports solid Q1 FY26 financials alongside key milestones in naval shipbuilding and infrastructure contracts, positioning itself strongly in Australia’s defence sector.

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.