Latest Heavy Rare Earths News

Ark Mines reports its Stage-3 drilling at Sandy Mitchell is ahead of schedule, aiming to nearly quintuple its measured mineral resource and fuel a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study.

Critical Metals Corp has signed a multi-year letter of intent to supply rare earth concentrate from its Greenland project to Ucore Rare Metals’ US Department of Defense-backed processing facility, aiming to build a China-independent supply chain.

Ark Mines is advancing its Stage-3 drilling program at the Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project ahead of schedule, targeting a substantial increase in measured resources to underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.

Victory Metals secures $11.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate drilling and development at its North Stanmore heavy rare earth project, reinforcing its position as Australia’s leading rare earths explorer.

Ark Mines has landed a $4.5 million investment from Queensland’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development at its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project with production targeted for late 2027.

Enova Mining confirms significant rare earth mineralisation at its East Salinas Project in Brazil, with rock chip assays reaching up to 2.17% TREO and elevated NdPr oxide ratios. The company is poised to commence diamond drilling to test these promising targets.

New Frontier Minerals reports exceptional assay results from its Harts Range Project, revealing high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and niobium, setting the stage for its maiden drilling campaign and potential commercialisation.

European Lithium Ltd reports robust 2024 diamond drill results from its Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, confirming consistent high-grade rare earth mineralisation with significant heavy rare earth content and promising associated metals.

Iluka Resources delivers resilient half-year results amid economic and geopolitical challenges, maintaining solid margins and progressing critical projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Encounter Resources reports exceptional rare earth and niobium assay results from diamond drilling at its Crean prospect, reinforcing the Aileron project's status as a critical minerals hotspot in Western Australia.

Victory Metals has won a $250,000 MRIWA grant to advance its North Stanmore scandium project, positioning itself amid rising global supply risks due to export controls by China and Russia.

NewPeak Metals’ inaugural surface sampling at Treuer Range reveals encouraging rare earth element assays alongside uranium and vanadium anomalies, setting the stage for further exploration in the Northern Territory’s Ngalia Basin.