Latest Rare Earth Projects News

Ionic Rare Earths has announced a $3 million capital raise via convertible notes, aimed at advancing its rare earth projects across multiple continents. The raise, pending shareholder approval, underscores the company’s strategic push into sustainable rare earth extraction and recycling technologies.

European Lithium Limited has clarified its mineral resource estimates and production targets for the Tanbreez Project following an ASX compliance query, reaffirming its basis for financial forecasts despite cautionary geological statements.

European Lithium Ltd and Critical Metals Corp have updated the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project scoping study, incorporating feldspar and arfvedsonite alongside eudialyte, underpinning a robust $2.4–3.0 billion NPV and a 162% IRR over a 19-year mine life.

American Rare Earths has installed groundwater monitoring wells at its Cowboy State Mine, advancing environmental permitting and keeping its rare earth project on track for 2029 production.

Victory Metals Limited has raised $4 million in a placement supported by top shareholders and company leadership, aiming to fast-track the Pre-Feasibility Study and development of its flagship North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project in Western Australia.

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Bubalus Resources has secured heritage clearance for a key 40-hectare area at its Yinnietharra Lithium Project, paving the way for exploration drilling at the promising Malinda East target adjacent to a major lithium deposit.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has achieved a significant breakthrough in its Ema rare earths project by demonstrating rapid hydraulic permeability using in-situ recovery techniques, a crucial step towards commercial mining.

Critica Limited announces the resignation of Managing Director Philippa Leggat, who led key advances in the Jupiter rare earth project. An interim CEO is appointed as the Board begins the search for a permanent successor.

Lindian Resources has assured investors that its bauxite projects in Guinea remain untouched by recent government mining license cancellations, underscoring stable progress despite regulatory upheaval.

Hastings Technology Metals has entered a binding agreement with Wyloo to form a 60:40 joint venture on the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project, with Wyloo taking the lead on funding and management. This partnership aims to de-risk project development and accelerate progress toward final investment decision.

Peak Rare Earths is poised for acquisition by Shenghe Resources in a deal valuing the company at A$150.5 million, supported by a A$7.5 million entitlement offer to fund ongoing development and transaction costs.