Latest Rare Earth Supply Chain News

Astron Limited and Energy Fuels have received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to A$80 million in senior debt financing, advancing the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project toward production.

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.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.

American Rare Earths reports key technical breakthroughs and strong funding progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, positioning it as a vital domestic source for the US rare earths supply chain.

Liberty Metals has secured an option to acquire three strategically located critical mineral projects in Brazil, targeting high-purity rutile and rare earth elements. This move positions the company in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with promising exploration upside.

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.

Eclipse Metals has commenced diamond drilling at its Greenland rare earth project, backed by a $4 million placement to expand and upgrade its resource. The move aligns with strategic plans for a Nasdaq dual listing amid growing global supply chain concerns.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging auger drilling results at its Caldas Project in Brazil, confirming broad near-surface rare earth mineralisation and initiating new drilling at Caldas South. The company aims to define an Exploration Target and advance metallurgical studies to support resource development.

St George Mining’s latest drilling results reveal a thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation extending well beyond the existing resource at its Araxá project in Brazil, hinting at a major resource upgrade.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has raised A$120 million through a share placement to fast-track its high-grade rare earth projects and integrated refinery development in Brazil.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.