Latest Rare Earth Elements News

Encounter Resources has reported a promising high-grade niobium intercept from initial drilling at its Joyce Prospect, validating its exploration strategy and setting the stage for an extensive 40,000m drill campaign.

Osmond Resources has significantly expanded its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in Southern Spain by 160%, adding three new permits and preparing for a targeted drilling campaign to confirm mineral continuity.

Chilwa Minerals has announced a significant 85% increase in its Heavy Mineral Sands resource, now totaling 110 million tonnes at 4.03% total heavy minerals, with 71% classified as Indicated. This upgrade sets the stage for upcoming feasibility studies and further resource enhancements.

Metallium Ltd has raised A$50 million to accelerate the commercial launch of its patented Flash Joule Heating technology in the U.S., aiming to revolutionize strategic metal recovery from waste and ore. The company is set to commission its first commercial plant in Texas by early 2026, backed by key partnerships and strong institutional support.

Peak Rare Earths has satisfied a critical Tanzanian mining licence condition and secured regulatory consent, advancing its proposed acquisition by a Shenghe subsidiary. The deal still awaits shareholder and further regulatory approvals.

WA1 Resources has announced a significant update to its Luni niobium deposit, increasing total tonnage by 10% and adding a substantial Indicated resource component, reinforcing its status as a world-class discovery.

Alvo Minerals has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising $810,985 and bringing total proceeds from its recent capital raise to $1.56 million. The funds will support ongoing exploration at its Palma Cu/Zn Project and other mineral ventures in Brazil.

Ragusa Minerals is raising $427,200 through a discounted share placement aimed at sophisticated investors, with free attaching options pending shareholder approval.

Chilwa Minerals has reported strong assay results from its Bimbi deposit, reinforcing the quality of its heavy mineral sands and setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of June 2025.

White Energy has identified five distinct target zones with anomalous copper, zinc, nickel, gold, and rare earth elements in soil samples over geophysical structures at its Tindal project in the Northern Territory, signaling promising early-stage exploration results.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

Power Minerals has completed a 2,272-metre drilling program at its Santa Anna niobium-REE-gallium project in Brazil, advancing its due diligence ahead of a potential acquisition. Results expected in July could pave the way for a maiden resource estimate.