Latest Rare Earths Development News

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a strategic partnership with SENAI CIMATEC to co-develop a rare earths laboratory and pilot plant in Bahia, Brazil, backed by significant funding and aimed at advancing processing capabilities ahead of production.

Ark Mines Ltd has successfully raised A$1.5 million through a fully subscribed placement, enabling a faster development of its rare earth project in North Queensland.

Lindian Resources has made significant strides in advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing key construction contracts, initiating site works ahead of schedule, and strengthening its leadership team. The company is also progressing downstream testwork with ANSTO and actively pursuing funding opportunities to underpin development.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a landmark 140% increase in its Colossus Project's rare earth resource, now the largest and highest-grade ionic adsorption clay deposit worldwide. A recent Scoping Study confirms the project's exceptional economics and low-cost profile, positioning it as a global leader in rare earth production.

Mont Royal Resources has announced a transformative merger with Commerce Resources, creating a dual-listed Canadian-focused critical metals company anchored by the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Quebec.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has successfully raised $3.6 million through a fully subscribed rights issue, backed strongly by existing shareholders and directors. The capital injection positions AR3 to advance uranium exploration and rare earth development amid favorable geopolitical shifts.

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.

Red Metal Limited's recent infill drilling at the Sybella Rare Earth Project confirms robust continuity of high-grade rare earth oxide mineralisation, reinforcing the project's inferred resource and advancing its development prospects.

Cue Energy Resources has pushed back the deadline for its gas supply agreement with Arafura from early February to the end of March 2025, signaling a critical timeline shift for the Nolans rare earths project.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, while initial drilling at its Overland Uranium Project validates promising geological models for uranium deposits.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, defining a robust 350Mt starter zone at 778ppm TREO. This milestone underpins the imminent Scoping Study and signals promising economic potential for the project.