Latest Rare Earth Elements News

Cygnus Metals has sent out the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Central Asia Metals, with directors recommending approval ahead of the September vote.

Energy Fuels Inc. reported a transformative 2024 with a major acquisition boosting its heavy mineral sands assets, a uranium production ramp-up at key US mines, and commercial rare earth oxide output from its White Mesa Mill.

Magnum Mining has completed nearly 7,000m of drilling at its Piracanjuba North rare earth project, expanding its footprint ahead of a planned November resource estimate, while assay results from Palmares await interpretation amid a strategic portfolio review.

Mount Ridley Mines has lodged a provisional patent for its SelectroTM hydrometallurgical leach technology, demonstrating superior recoveries of rare earths, scandium, and gallium compared to conventional methods. The company is advancing testwork and commercial discussions to capitalise on the innovation.

QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

Mont Royal Resources has bolstered its funding position with a C$2.22 million tax credit from Quebec, supporting advancement of its Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Project toward a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Nimy Resources has confirmed extensive soil geochemistry anomalies for gold and base metals at its Mons Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a detailed ground electromagnetic survey and maiden drilling.

European Resources' metallurgical collaboration with ANSTO Minerals has boosted magnet rare earth extraction at Korsnäs from 83% to 92% by removing calcite, highlighting a key processing lever for their Finnish rare earths project.

Marquee Resources shareholders rejected key share issues tied to the Tungsten Mountain acquisition, prompting the company to scrap the deal and refocus capital on advancing and monetising its existing portfolio.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has unveiled a scoping study for its Monte Alto and Camaçari project in Bahia, Brazil, showcasing ultra-high grades and robust economics with a post-tax NPV8 of US$6 billion and a rapid 1.1-year payback.

Tusker Minerals has agreed to sell its Malawian rare earth assets to AuKing Mining for up to A$4.85 million, while retaining key rutile projects and upside exposure through equity stakes.

AuKing Mining is set to acquire Green Exploration Limited, gaining full ownership of multiple Malawian projects rich in rare earths and copper, including the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths and Ngala Hill Copper/PGE assets.