Latest Rare Earths Sector News

ACDC Metals has reported a substantial upgrade to its Goschen Central Project, increasing mineral resource tonnes by over 60% and enhancing rare earth element grades, supported by Victorian government initiatives.

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.

Magnum Mining & Exploration Limited has extended its due diligence period for acquiring Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, aiming to complete by March 31, 2025, amid regulatory and ESG documentation delays. The company plans a capital raise to support development of its substantial rare earth projects in Brazil.

Victory Metals advances its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project with a strategic offtake MOU signed with Sumitomo Corporation and a significant upgrade to its mineral resource estimate, reinforcing its position in the critical rare earths sector.

DeSoto Resources has uncovered significant rare earth element mineralisation more than 6km south of its Quantum REE deposit, indicating a potentially world-class REE-Au system. The company is set to launch an extensive 10,000m drilling program in 2025 to further delineate this promising discovery.

Arafura Rare Earths Limited has acknowledged a breach of ASX Listing Rule 15.7 following premature media disclosure of a $200 million investment commitment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. The company outlines corrective steps to prevent future compliance lapses.

Godolphin Resources reports significant drilling success at Lewis Ponds with thick massive sulphide intersections and advances its Narraburra Rare Earths project with high-value carbonate samples, supported by a strong capital raise.

Critica Limited reports a remarkable 830% upgrade in rare earth element concentration from initial metallurgical testwork at its Jupiter Project, signaling strong economic potential for this Western Australian rare earth deposit.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced a substantial upgrade to its Colossus Ionic Adsorption Clay Rare Earth Element Project, reporting a 140% increase in its JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. This positions Colossus as the largest and highest-grade IAC rare earth resource globally, with significant implications for the rare earth sector.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has successfully raised A$9.35 million through a strategic share placement, bolstering its financial position to advance the Kvanefjeld Rare Earths Project in Greenland and attracting new international institutional investors.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Limited reports strong assay results from its 2024 drilling program at the Ema project, confirming widespread high-grade rare earth mineralisation ideal for in-situ recovery mining.