Latest Rare Earth Supply Chain News

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.

American Rare Earths has achieved a significant metallurgical milestone by successfully removing impurities from allanite-based rare earth ore at its Halleck Creek project, potentially lowering costs and boosting rare earth recovery.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised $9.83 million through an upsized Share Purchase Plan, well above its $5 million target, boosting total capital raised this year to nearly $90 million.

Brazilian Rare Earths has secured a decade-long heavy rare earth offtake deal with Carester, aligning Brazil’s high-grade resources with a leading European separation facility. This partnership also includes engineering support to accelerate BRE’s refinery development.

Meteoric Resources has obtained crucial environmental consent to operate within the sensitive buffer zone of the Serra da Pedra Branca sanctuary, clearing a major hurdle for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil.

Eclipse Metals has commenced mobilisation for its 2025 diamond drilling program at the Grønnedal Rare Earths Carbonatite Complex in Greenland, aiming to expand a significant rare earth mineral resource rich in critical magnet metals.

Chilwa Minerals confirms robust metallurgical testwork results from its Mposa deposit, revealing multiple valuable mineral product streams including high-quality ilmenite and zircon. The findings underpin a promising pathway toward diversified revenue and strategic rare earth by-products.

Renegade Exploration Limited has expanded its US footprint by acquiring 39 claims in California’s Mountain Pass area, positioning itself near major gold and rare earth mines with immediate exploration plans underway.

Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

St George Mining confirms a significant new high-grade rare earths and niobium discovery 1km east of its existing Araxá resource in Brazil, with assays revealing exceptional grades and promising expansion potential.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 32% premium over recent share prices. Despite a higher unsolicited bid from GICP, the board recommends accepting Shenghe’s proposal.