Latest Monazite News

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has verified key rare earth element minerals at its Desert Star project in California, confirming a phosphate-rich hard-rock system dominated by light rare earth elements. The company is advancing towards its maiden drill program following regulatory approvals.

Osmond Resources has made significant progress on its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, focusing on low capital expenditure concentrate production and expanding its drilling program to support rare earth and critical mineral extraction.

European Resources Limited has announced promising metallurgical beneficiation outcomes from its Korsnäs rare earths project in Finland, advancing the development of an integrated processing flowsheet under the EU-funded REMHub program.

MRG Metals has confirmed a straightforward and scalable processing method for its high-grade rare earth mineralisation at the Garies Project, achieving an initial 72% recovery of monazite concentrate with potential for further gains.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Hastings Technology Metals has acquired a 49% stake in a fully permitted rare earth processing plant in Thailand, aiming to commence production by late 2026. This strategic move offers a lower-cost, near-term production hub with potential to process feedstock from its Yangibana project.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has confirmed the presence of valuable rare earth minerals Monazite and Xenotime at its Radium Hill Project, signalling new potential beyond historic uranium mining.

McLaren Minerals has identified a vast 54-kilometre zircon-rich mineral sands system with promising rare earth element potential at its Barossa Project in South Australia’s Eucla Basin. Historical data and geological reinterpretation reveal multiple mineralised centres, setting the stage for further exploration.

Lion Rock Minerals has reported promising high-grade rutile intercepts across a 24-kilometre strike at its Minta Project in Cameroon, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate expected in the second half of 2026.

MRG Metals confirms robust rare earth oxide mineralisation at its Garies project in South Africa, hitting a peak 4.49% TREO over 6.6 metres. This breakthrough drilling result underscores the project's potential as a critical supplier of magnet rare earths vital for clean energy technologies.

Ark Mines Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project in North Queensland, marking a key step toward development and commercialisation.

Dateline Resources has significantly expanded its Music Valley Heavy Rare Earth Project in California, staking over 19,000 additional acres and advancing modern exploration techniques to unlock its rare earth potential.