Latest Rare Earths Market News

Critica Limited has secured drilling approvals and government funding to explore high-grade heavy rare earth elements at its Aurora and Juno satellite prospects near the flagship Jupiter deposit in Western Australia.

ABx Group has discovered a new rare earth element province 52 km east of its Deep Leads resource in northern Tasmania, revealing exceptionally high grades of terbium and dysprosium critical for advanced technologies. This discovery aligns with shifting global supply dynamics amid US incentives and Chinese export restrictions.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) outlines progress on its Korean Metals Plant ramp-up, strategic plans for a US metals facility, and conditional funding support for the Dubbo Project, reinforcing its mine-to-metals supply chain ambitions.

St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth project in Brazil, announcing a maiden JORC-compliant resource and securing a strategic EPC+F partnership to fast-track development.

Arafura Rare Earths has marked a pivotal quarter with a A$200 million cornerstone equity commitment for its Nolans Project, alongside binding offtake agreements securing two-thirds of its NdPr oxide target amid rising rare earth demand and geopolitical tensions.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports a significant resource upgrade and strong scoping study results for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, highlighting low operating costs and promising economics.

Lindian Resources has reported an unlawful trespass at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi involving unauthorized foreign nationals, highlighting the project's geopolitical sensitivity and the company's commitment to security.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Limited has released the final assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Ema project, revealing extended zones of high-grade rare earth mineralisation that underpin a robust resource update and upcoming scoping study.

Northern Minerals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising $41.5 million to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, focusing on the high-grade Wolverine deposit.

European Lithium Limited has made significant strides in Q4 2024, acquiring the Leinster Lithium Project in Ireland and reporting promising high-grade rare earth results from its Greenland drilling program.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has secured a $5 million federal grant to accelerate its Dubbo Project, progressing rare earth recovery innovations while navigating a complex global market landscape.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a pivotal A$200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision targeted for mid-2025.