Latest Rare Earth Elements News

ActivEX Limited has completed a $900,000 placement to fund exploration across its Queensland gold and rare earth element projects, while reporting a cash balance of $98,000 at quarter-end. Key drilling results are awaited as the company progresses multiple tenements and JV discussions.

Moonlight Resources has kicked off its ASX debut with promising gold drilling results at its Clermont project, confirming significant mineralisation and setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Premier1 Lithium Limited has completed the full acquisition of the Yalgoo Gold Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position in a highly prospective gold belt and preparing for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Verity Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Monument Gold Project, secured full ownership of Botswana copper-silver assets, and confirmed significant rare earth mineralisation in Brazil, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026.

OD6 Metals has reported significant progress in its rare earth and copper projects, unveiling a high-recovery processing flowsheet and identifying promising new copper conductors near historic workings.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has secured exclusive rights to advanced rare earth processing technologies and made significant progress on its US exploration projects, setting the stage for maiden drilling in 2026.

Metallium Limited has kicked off commissioning at its Texas Technology Campus, sealed a multi-year feedstock deal with Glencore, and bolstered its balance sheet with a A$75 million capital raise, setting the stage for commercialisation in 2026.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Octava Minerals has amended its acquisition terms for the Byro REE Project, extending the deadline and replacing a share grant with performance rights tied to project milestones.