Latest Rare Earth Elements News

Locksley Resources has partnered with Columbia University to develop cutting-edge, sustainable technologies for rare earth and critical mineral processing in the US, advancing its Mine-to-Market strategy amid growing government support.

Iondrive Limited’s Phase 1 techno-economic evaluation of its IONSolv™ modular rare earth elements recycling plant reveals promising financial metrics and a scalable US rollout strategy. Phase 2 validation is underway to refine assumptions and advance commercial deployment.

Red Metal Limited has achieved a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its Sybella Rare Earth Project, using ion exchange resins to enrich rare earth elements nine times while drastically cutting impurities and costs.

Taiton Resources has received regulatory approval to commence drilling at the Yogi prospect within its Highway Project, targeting promising mineralisation in South Australia’s Gawler Craton. The maiden drill program aims to test a significant gravity anomaly indicative of IOCG or rare earth elements.

Encounter Resources has uncovered a new high-grade niobium and rare earth element zone 500 metres east of its Crean resource, highlighting the expanding potential of the Elephant Island Fault corridor in Western Australia.

WA1 Resources reports exceptional high-grade niobium intersections from infill and extension drilling at its Luni Niobium Project, setting the stage for a significant resource update in 2026.

InVert Graphite has reported promising initial drilling results from its Kumba prospect in Tanzania, confirming consistent high-grade graphite mineralisation with grades reaching 13.4% Total Graphitic Carbon. The ongoing drilling program aims to further delineate this significant graphite resource ahead of the wet season.

Alvo Minerals reports promising trenching results at its Touro Prospect within the Palma Copper-Zinc Project, revealing significant surface mineralisation consistent with VMS deposits and prompting immediate drilling plans.

Chilwa Minerals reports robust assay results from 347 sonic drill holes at the Mpyupyu Flats deposit, reinforcing its resource base and progressing a scoping study for early 2026.

Bindi Metals has agreed to farm out up to 90% of its Schryburt Lake rare earth project to Canamera Energy Metals, marking a significant step in advancing the asset with staged funding commitments.

Nimy Resources announces a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource at its Mons Block 3 project in Western Australia, featuring exceptionally high-grade gallium and significant rare earth oxides, positioning the company as a potential key supplier amid global supply constraints.

Axel REE Limited has initiated a new Mineral Resource Estimate at Area B of its Caladão Project in Brazil, aiming to build on its already significant rare earth and gallium resources. This move could further position Caladão as a critical global source beyond China’s dominance.