Latest Rare Earths Processing News

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a critical supply of African monazite concentrate to fuel its newly acquired hydromet plant in Thailand, aiming to start production by Q4 2026. This move positions Hastings closer to generating operational cash flow while expanding rare earths supply capacity.

European Resources Limited (ASX: ERE) has repriced and relaunched a renounceable rights issue to raise up to $3.4 million, partially underwritten by Mahe Capital for $1.5 million, to fund metallurgical and exploration work at its Korsnäs rare earth project in Finland and Slovakian tenements.

American Rare Earths has outlined a three-stage pilot plant program combining Wyoming-based mineral processing with downstream refining in Canada, aiming to accelerate pre-production rare earth oxide output from its Halleck Creek Project.

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

St George Mining Limited (ASX: SGQ) has announced exceptional diamond drilling results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, including the thickest intercept to date of 178.7m at 4.34% TREO and 0.75% Nb2O5 from surface. These results reinforce Araxá's status as a world-class undeveloped resource with potential for dual revenue streams from rare earths and niobium.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Victory Metals has announced a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths using a low-cost, low-complexity process. This advancement promises a faster, simpler path to market, setting the company apart in the competitive rare earths sector.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.

Hastings Technology Metals has acquired a 49% stake in a fully permitted rare earth processing plant in Thailand, aiming to commence production by late 2026. This strategic move offers a lower-cost, near-term production hub with potential to process feedstock from its Yangibana project.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured membership in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, opening doors to strategic partnerships and funding for its rare earth technologies, including a patented yttrium upgrade process. This move positions Bayan at the forefront of efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains vital to U.S. national security.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

European Resources Limited (ASX: ERE) has announced a $4.26 million renounceable entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and metallurgical work at its Korsnäs rare earth elements project in Finland. The offer is partially underwritten and includes attaching options, providing shareholders with a strategic opportunity amid significant recent resource growth.