Latest Critical Minerals And Rare Earths News

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.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals essential for clean energy and defense technologies.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is advancing its strategic critical minerals projects with a focus on U.S. production and high-grade rare earth exploration in Brazil, backed by recent capital raising and government-aligned permitting efforts.

Mont Royal Resources has finalized its merger with Commerce Resources, creating a dual-listed critical metals company focused on advancing one of North America’s largest rare earth deposits in Québec. Backed by a fresh A$10 million capital raise and a seasoned leadership team, Mont Royal is poised to become a key player in the global rare earths market.

ACDC Metals reports compelling mineralogy results from its Goschen Central project, highlighting elevated rare earth element grades that reinforce its economic potential. The announcement coincides with strategic momentum from the Australia-US Critical Minerals Framework, positioning the project as a key player in global supply chains.

Arafura Rare Earths has received conditional approval for a US$100 million equity investment from Export Finance Australia, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Nolans Project in Australia’s critical minerals landscape.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has raised A$6 million through a well-supported placement to fast-track its flagship Ema Rare Earths Project in Brazil, aiming to move closer to commercial production.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited is intensifying its US asset review, spotlighting promising rare earth elements and critical minerals prospects at its Parker Gold and Buena Vista Iron projects amid shifting geopolitical priorities.