Latest Rare Earths News

Hastings Technology Metals has completed its acquisition of Great Western Gold, gaining a major stake in the Whiteheads Gold Project near Kalgoorlie. The company aims to define a maiden JORC resource by Q4 2025, leveraging extensive historical data and near-term drilling plans.

Octava Minerals reports impressive initial bioleaching recoveries of critical rare earth elements and lithium from its Byro Project, highlighting a promising, low-cost extraction pathway.

Mount Ridley Mines Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $596,842, accompanied by free attaching options, alongside a $234,000 placement aimed at funding key exploration projects and working capital.

Kaili Resources has officially confirmed a change of control with Mr Jianzhong Yang now holding over 60% of shares, alongside a significant board reshuffle. The company remains focused on advancing its rare earth elements exploration in South Australia.

Astron Corporation Limited is set to redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia through a scheme of arrangement, creating a new Australian parent company, Aus NewCo. This move aims to align the corporate structure with its Australian assets and simplify shareholder voting.

Astron Corporation has completed its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia, launching Astron Limited (Aus NewCo) as the new ASX-listed parent company with a 2-for-1 share consolidation.

Magnetite Mines has launched a $2.65 million renounceable rights issue with increased underwriting support, following promising rare earth mineralisation findings at its Ironback Hill Project.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised approximately A$80 million through a two-tranche institutional placement and launched a A$5 million share purchase plan, strengthening its cash position ahead of the Nolans project final investment decision.

Vital Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a key announcement on a capital raise, following an ASX price and volume query.

Lindian Resources has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full funding and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is raising A$91.5 million via institutional placement to advance development and expansion plans.

Lindian Resources has raised A$91.5 million through a strong institutional placement, enabling the final investment decision for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project’s Stage 1 development with production targeted for late 2026.

Taruga Minerals has secured three contiguous exploration permits in Western Australia's Gascoyne province, unlocking access to historically high-grade base and precious metal sites with no prior modern drilling. This move sets the stage for a broader regional exploration campaign.