Latest Rare Earths Mining News

Ionic Rare Earths has expanded its capital raising to $15.6 million, driven by a $3 million strategic investment from US firm Argentem Creek Partners and strong shareholder support. The funds will accelerate projects across magnet recycling, rare earth refining, and US supply chain development.

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.

Locksley Resources has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing its visibility among American investors and reinforcing its strategic focus on critical minerals at the Mojave Project in California.

Ionic Rare Earths Limited’s IXRO securities have been suspended from ASX quotation due to non-compliance with listing rules, raising questions about the company’s regulatory standing.

Arafura Rare Earths has completed the second tranche of its A$80 million capital raising, issuing over 51 million shares and raising approximately A$9.8 million. The company is also progressing a share purchase plan aimed at raising an additional A$5 million.

Critical Metals Corp has amended its agreement to increase its ownership of the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project in Greenland to 92.5%, issuing 14.5 million shares to the project founder’s company. European Lithium retains a 7.5% stake as the project advances toward production.

Peak Rare Earths has officially been acquired by Shenghe Resources, with shareholders paid $0.443 per share and delisting from the ASX imminent. This marks a significant consolidation in the rare earths sector.

Lindian Resources has adopted an owner-operator mining model at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, aiming to reduce mining costs by around 30% and accelerate production start to early 2026.

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.

Dreadnought Resources has revealed a significant rare earth element discovery at its Stinger niobium deposit within the Gifford Creek Carbonatite, marking a new high-grade target in its Mangaroon Critical Metals project.

Peak Rare Earths has secured court approval for its acquisition by Shenghe Resources, marking a pivotal moment with shares set to suspend and delist soon. Shareholders will receive $0.443 per share as the scheme moves toward completion.

The Fair Competition Commission of Tanzania has approved Shenghe Resources’ acquisition of Peak Rare Earths, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the deal. The scheme now awaits Australian court approval and independent expert endorsement.