Latest Rare Earths And Mineral Sands News

Astron Limited has sold a significant portion of its Energy Fuels shares, generating A$15.2 million to bolster financial flexibility as it advances the pivotal Donald Project towards production.

VHM Limited launches a fully underwritten A$10.3 million placement and a $1 million share purchase plan to fund the Goschen rare earths project, supported by strategic government financing.

VHM Limited has launched a fully-underwritten A$10.3 million placement alongside a A$1 million Share Purchase Plan to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project toward a Final Investment Decision in early 2026.

Astron Limited has received a pivotal Australian Taxation Office Class Ruling confirming capital gains tax roll-over relief for shareholders following its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia. This development streamlines the company’s structure and offers potential long-term benefits to investors.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) front-end engineering design and advanced the Minhub rare earths feasibility study, positioning itself strongly in the evolving critical minerals market.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed elevated rare earth and heavy mineral sands resources in Malawi, progressing exploration and metallurgical studies alongside a $4.1 million capital raise and strategic logistics talks.

VHM Limited has secured approval for its Cultural Heritage Management Plan at the Goschen Project, clearing a vital regulatory hurdle and enabling formal lodgement of its Work Plan to progress development.

Astron Limited has achieved major milestones for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, including government recognition and conditional financing, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by year-end.

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.

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.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

VHM Limited has secured a significant offtake framework with Mitsui and a US$200 million financing interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key environmental approvals. These milestones set the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2026.