Latest Rare Earth Elements News

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.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd (ASX:PL3) has announced positive exploration results from Well JAM 25-05 at its Formentera Lithium Project in Argentina, with core analysis revealing porosity values above regional averages and lithium assays ranging from 156ppm to 219ppm. These findings may support an expansion of the company’s Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced a conceptual exploration target of 180 to 240 million tonnes at 0.86 to 1.0% rutile grade for its Mkanda project in Malawi, with major drilling programs planned in 2026 to advance resource definition.

The Environmental Group’s TAPC division has secured a significant A$9 million contract to supply emissions control technology for a key rare earth project in Angola, marking a strategic move into the critical minerals sector.

Dateline Resources has bolstered its financial position with a $50 million institutional placement, setting the stage for rapid development of its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California. The company is on track to complete its Bankable Feasibility Study by April 2026, advancing towards production and project financing.

The Australian Treasurer has issued interim directions preventing Hong Kong Ying Tak Limited from transferring or voting over 361 million shares in Northern Minerals, amid suspected breaches of foreign investment disposal orders. Northern Minerals is cooperating with regulators while focusing on its rare earths project.

St George Mining has partnered with Boston Metal to trial a cutting-edge molten oxide electrolysis technology at its Araxá Project, aiming to revolutionise niobium production with lower costs and emissions.

Patagonia Lithium has reported robust 72-hour pump test results from its Formentera lithium brine project, signalling promising aquifer connectivity and flow rates that support upcoming production targets.

Victory Metals has announced a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths using a low-cost, low-complexity process. This advancement promises a faster, simpler path to market, setting the company apart in the competitive rare earths sector.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million with German and Australian government-backed funds, advancing the financing of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.

Korab Resources has progressed the sale of its Geolsec mineral lease ML27362 to Leka Fertiliser Shipping Pty Ltd for $4.35 million plus royalties, navigating buyer restructuring and pending ASX approval.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.