Latest Rare Earth Supply Chain News

St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US rare earths processor REalloys to finalise potential offtake agreements for high-grade rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil. This move aligns with US efforts to build independent rare earth supply chains critical for defence and green technologies.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a binding agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) in a deal valuing ASM at approximately A$447 million, offering shareholders a 121% premium. The acquisition aims to establish a vertically integrated Western rare earths supply chain, aligning with critical minerals strategies between the US and Australia.

ACDC Metals is progressing hydrometallurgical testwork on its Goschen Central rare earth project and advancing its White Hills gold exploration licence, aligning with Australia's new $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.

Australian Rare Earths has demonstrated a low-risk, scalable process producing a high-purity mixed rare earth oxide with 99.9% recovery, positioning its Koppamurra project as a strategic supplier amid tightening global rare earth markets.

St George Mining reports outstanding new drill results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, revealing thick, high-grade mineralisation beyond the current resource boundary. These findings underpin a significant resource upgrade and bolster the project's economic prospects.

Victory Metals reports breakthrough metallurgical results at North Stanmore, slashing rare earth leach times and boosting critical mineral grades, while advancing strategic ties with Sumitomo and U.S. advisors.

St George Mining has announced a significant high-grade niobium discovery 400 metres outside its existing Araxá Mineral Resource Estimate, potentially expanding one of the world’s premier niobium projects.

Meteoric Resources has received a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia for up to US$50 million to advance its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil, complementing prior US financing interest and reinforcing Australia-Brazil supply chain ties.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a pivotal US$50 million Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia, finalising the export credit agency-led debt package for its Colossus Rare Earths Project. This milestone positions the project to advance towards full funding and a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026.

St George Mining reports exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, revealing thick, high-grade mineralisation from surface that supports a significant resource upgrade.

St George Mining reports its thickest and highest-grade rare earth and niobium intercept to date at the Araxá Project, signaling a potential major resource expansion in Brazil.