Latest Rare Earths Development News

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has produced a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate with 52.5% total rare earth oxides and 41.5% magnet rare earth oxides from its Ema Project field trials, validating a low-capital in-situ recovery process.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across its expansive Minta Project in Cameroon, while strategic partner Tronox Holdings gains conditional US-Australian government financing to advance rare-earth ambitions.

Lindian Resources has awarded all major non-process infrastructure contracts for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a pivotal step toward first production in late 2026. Construction is underway with strong schedule confidence and capital discipline.

Lindian Resources has launched drilling at the North Knoll prospect near its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, aiming to confirm high-grade NdPr-rich mineralisation that could boost early-stage production and lower costs.

New Frontier Minerals has raised $2.25 million to fast-track development of its Harts Range rare earths project, leveraging a promising new processing technology from Metallium Ltd. The capital injection supports an imminent drilling campaign and advances a mining lease application in Queensland.

Lindian Resources has begun construction of the Tipume accommodation village at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking a critical step towards operational readiness. The modern camp is designed to support up to 90 personnel and is expected to be completed by early 2026.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited (ACQ) reported a strong FY25 performance with a 15.1% net return and declared 5.5 cents per share in dividends, reinforcing its position in the Australian microcap sector.

Meteoric Resources has successfully completed wet commissioning of its pilot plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone towards rare earth production at the Caldeira Project. First Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate output is expected early December, supporting ongoing feasibility studies and offtake partnerships.

Critica Limited has raised A$8 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Jupiter rare earths project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals for emerging technologies.

Bindi Metals has agreed to farm out up to 90% of its Schryburt Lake rare earth project to Canamera Energy Metals, marking a significant step in advancing the asset with staged funding commitments.

Arafura Rare Earths Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $50 million to support its Nolans Project, subject to shareholder approval. The offer allows eligible shareholders to subscribe for shares at a discounted price, with potential oversubscriptions up to $20 million.

Energy Transition Minerals has appointed two former Danish diplomats to its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its rare earths project in Greenland amid ongoing legal challenges.