Latest Rare Earth Processing News

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a non-binding Letter of Interest from the US Export-Import Bank for up to US$300 million to support its Nolans Project, enhancing the US rare earth supply chain and national security.

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a prime site and finalized key contracts for its Rare Earth Research and Processing Centre in Brazil, positioning itself as a critical Western-aligned rare earth supplier amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Brazilian Rare Earths has secured a decade-long heavy rare earth offtake deal with Carester, aligning Brazil’s high-grade resources with a leading European separation facility. This partnership also includes engineering support to accelerate BRE’s refinery development.

Victory Metals has taken a significant step forward by signing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Sumitomo Corporation to supply heavy rare earths from its North Stanmore project, marking a deepening of their strategic partnership.

Locksley Resources appoints Kerrie Matthews as CEO and Danny George as COO to fast-track the Desert Antimony Mine and establish a U.S.-based antimony supply chain. Their leadership aims to overcome critical supply chain gaps amid rising demand.

Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is moving forward with plans to establish a modular processing hub for critical minerals in Nevada, targeting antimony and rare earth elements to support U.S. supply chains.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed exceptional rare earth recoveries from continuous piloting at ANSTO, producing high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate and demonstrating effective waste handling. This milestone advances the Caldeira Project towards commercial development and offtake agreements.

ABx Group reports strong heavy rare earth extraction results from larger-scale tests at its Deep Leads project, reinforcing the potential for low-cost, environmentally friendly production. ANSTO remains on track to deliver a mixed rare earth carbonate sample by Q4 2025.