Latest Rare Earth Supply Chain News

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

Meteoric Resources has partnered with MTM Critical Metals to apply innovative Flash Joule Heating technology, significantly upgrading the value of rare earth elements from its Brazilian Caldeira Project. This collaboration aims to create a scalable supply of critical magnetic rare earths for Western industries.

Australian Strategic Materials reports promising heap leach test results at its Dubbo Project, showing strong recoveries of key rare earth elements and enabling a simpler, phased development approach.

MTM Critical Metals and Meteoric Resources have signed a non-binding MOU to develop a breakthrough Flash Joule Heating process that upgrades rare earth elements from Meteoric’s Caldeira project, promising a faster, cleaner alternative to traditional refining.

Australian Strategic Materials has initiated a $3 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan to accelerate its US metallisation expansion and boost capabilities at its Korean Metals Plant, signaling a strategic push amid shifting global supply dynamics.

Resouro Strategic Metals’ Tiros Project in Brazil has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding initiative aimed at advancing critical mineral production. This endorsement could accelerate the project’s development and bolster its role in the clean energy transition.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding package to accelerate its Colossus rare earth elements project, marking a pivotal step in diversifying global critical mineral supply chains.

Meteoric Resources has secured inclusion in Brazil’s major Strategic Minerals funding program, aiming to advance its Caldeira Rare Earths Project and downstream magnet production.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

Dateline Resources secures high-level U.S. government backing to accelerate its Colosseum Rare Earths Project in California, highlighting its strategic role in domestic critical minerals supply.

Eclipse Metals has successfully raised $2 million through an oversubscribed placement at market price, aiming to accelerate exploration and environmental work at its Grønnedal rare earth project in Greenland.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has raised A$4 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Ema Rare Earths Project in Brazil, advancing feasibility studies and environmental permitting.