Latest Rare Earths Processing News

New Frontier Minerals has completed its maiden drilling campaign at Harts Range and secured a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd, unlocking a novel processing pathway for heavy rare earth elements. Meanwhile, progress at its NWQ Copper Project and a successful capital raise position the company for growth.

Red Metal Limited reports significant technical progress in rare earth processing at its Sybella project alongside advancing gold and copper exploration across multiple Australian sites. The company’s strategic stake in Maronan Metals gains momentum amid rising metal prices.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) reports a robust scoping study for its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project, alongside a strategic heavy rare earths partnership and a strong cash position to accelerate development.

OD6 Metals has reported significant progress in its rare earth and copper projects, unveiling a high-recovery processing flowsheet and identifying promising new copper conductors near historic workings.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has secured exclusive rights to advanced rare earth processing technologies and made significant progress on its US exploration projects, setting the stage for maiden drilling in 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil and secured significant financing commitments, positioning the project for construction in the second half of 2026.

Mont Royal Resources has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Saguenay Port Authority to explore locating a hydrometallurgical facility for its Ashram Rare Earths Project in Québec, leveraging the port’s strategic logistics and industrial infrastructure.

Great Northern Minerals has reported promising initial antimony assay results from its newly acquired Catalyst Ridge Project and secured a patent option for advanced rare earth flotation technology from the University of Arizona.

St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US rare earths processor REalloys to finalise potential offtake agreements for high-grade rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil. This move aligns with US efforts to build independent rare earth supply chains critical for defence and green technologies.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a binding agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) in a deal valuing ASM at approximately A$447 million, offering shareholders a 121% premium. The acquisition aims to establish a vertically integrated Western rare earths supply chain, aligning with critical minerals strategies between the US and Australia.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a 43% year-on-year revenue increase to A$201.9 million in Q2 FY26 despite a 30% drop in key NdPr production due to power disruptions and maintenance. The company also announced CEO Amanda Lacaze’s planned retirement at year-end.

Victory Metals reports breakthrough metallurgical results at North Stanmore, slashing rare earth leach times and boosting critical mineral grades, while advancing strategic ties with Sumitomo and U.S. advisors.