Latest Heavy Rare Earths News

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has identified a sprawling rare earth corridor extending over 9 km south of its Monte Alto Deposit, with surface samples hitting up to 39.6% TREO and drilling confirming high-grade mineralisation from surface to bedrock.

IperionX’s Titan Definitive Feasibility Study outlines a shovel-ready Tennessee project targeting heavy rare earths, titanium, zirconium, and hafnium with robust economics and strategic US supply chain implications.

Magnum Mining’s initial 24 auger holes at Piracanjuba North all intersected near-surface rare earth mineralisation, showing promising grades and high desorption rates that suggest efficient extraction potential under mild conditions.

Fortuna Metals has produced 66kg of high-grade rutile concentrate from its Mkanda project bulk sample and is progressing drilling programs ahead of a maiden inferred resource estimate expected by early July 2026.

Cadoux Limited has inked a joint venture to earn up to 80% of the Wimmera Mineral Sands Project in Victoria, revealing promising high-grade drilling results at its Danube prospect. The project aims to feed Cadoux’s Minhub processing hub, targeting critical heavy rare earths supply.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has appointed Jason Barnett as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive mining experience as the company advances its critical minerals projects and prepares for a maiden drilling campaign.

Astron Limited’s updated economic study for Phase 2 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project reveals a $1.5 billion incremental pre-tax NPV8 and a mine life extended to 52 years, doubling ore throughput and reinforcing the project’s long-term strategic value.

Lodestar Minerals (ASX:LSR) confirms large-scale IOCG mineralisation in Chile and high-grade heavy rare earths in the USA, while progressing a 10,000m gold drilling program in Western Australia targeting a maiden resource.

Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM) reports robust magnesium sulphate leach results from its 2025 drilling at the Ema project, validating key assumptions for a long-life, low-cost rare earth operation.

Pure Resources has appointed retired Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, leveraging his deep US Navy and national security networks to accelerate US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

IperionX’s Definitive Feasibility Study for its Titan Project in Tennessee reveals a robust 14-year mine plan producing critical heavy rare earths, titanium minerals, and zircon with strong financial returns and US government backing.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.