Latest Rare Earth Supply Chain News

Lindian Resources has reported an unlawful trespass at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi involving unauthorized foreign nationals, highlighting the project's geopolitical sensitivity and the company's commitment to security.

Iluka Resources posted a solid 2024 performance with stable market conditions and sound margins despite inflationary pressures, while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Critica Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone with its Jupiter Project, revealing Australia’s largest and highest-grade clay hosted rare earth resource alongside successful metallurgical test results that promise substantial mass reduction and grade upgrade.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.

Ionic Rare Earths Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with South Korea's DNA Link to collaborate on rare earth magnet recycling and supply, marking a strategic push into Asia and the US markets.

Enova Mining has completed a pivotal drilling campaign at CODA Central, uncovering significant zones of rare earth elements and titanium mineralisation. Over 200 samples are now en route to laboratory analysis, marking a key step in the company’s resource development strategy.

Enova Mining reports multiple drill intercepts exceeding 15% titanium dioxide at its CODA North project, highlighting significant co-mineralisation with rare earth elements and reinforcing the project's multi-commodity potential.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$3.5 million through a placement to fund critical development milestones for its Colossus Rare Earth Element project, following a major resource upgrade.

European Lithium Limited has made significant strides in Q4 2024, acquiring the Leinster Lithium Project in Ireland and reporting promising high-grade rare earth results from its Greenland drilling program.

American Rare Earths advances its Halleck Creek Project with record high-grade drilling results, a strategic collaboration with BMO Capital Markets, and a significant state grant, reinforcing its role in securing the U.S. rare earth supply chain.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a pivotal A$200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision targeted for mid-2025.