Latest Rare Earths News

American Rare Earths reports key technical breakthroughs and strong funding progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, positioning it as a vital domestic source for the US rare earths supply chain.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Livium Ltd has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its battery recycling operations and expand into rare earth element and solar panel recycling. The capital injection will fund a new centralized processing hub and broaden its clean energy waste recycling capabilities.

Axel REE Limited has secured three new exploration licences adjacent to its Caladão Project in Brazil, launching a drilling campaign aimed at expanding its rare earth elements and gallium resources.

AuKing Mining advances its strategic acquisition of Orion Resources and the Cloncurry Gold Project while securing a $5 million loan facility and progressing exploration across multiple continents.

Aldoro Resources has launched a significant Phase II drilling campaign targeting high-grade niobium at its Kameelburg project, while simultaneously initiating heavy rare earth element exploration at Omuronga, Namibia.

Eastern Metals Limited is set to raise up to AUD 5 million through a public offer to fund its acquisition of Raptor Resources Limited, marking a significant shift in its business focus and a planned re-compliance with ASX listing rules.

Ark Mines has secured Environmental Authority approval for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project in Queensland, marking a crucial step towards obtaining its Mining Licence. The company has also completed a major drilling program, setting the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.

Liberty Metals has secured an option to acquire three strategically located critical mineral projects in Brazil, targeting high-purity rutile and rare earth elements. This move positions the company in a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with promising exploration upside.

Auris Minerals has raised $3.2 million through a strategic placement to expand its geological team and fast-track exploration in the Bryah Basin, focusing on copper, gold, and rare earths.

MRG Metals reports encouraging early exploration results at its Adriano Rare Earth Project in Mozambique, with all 17 auger drill holes revealing heavy mineral concentrates and pegmatite outcrops suggesting a primary rare earth source. Assay results are pending to confirm the extent and grade of these deposits.

Encounter Resources has reported significant rare earth element mineralisation across multiple prospects in Western Australia's West Arunta, highlighting the region's emerging status as a major niobium-REE province.