Latest Rare Earths News

Australian Critical Minerals reports significant high-grade iron ore discoveries at its Pilbara Shaw and Cooletha projects, while strategically withdrawing from rare earths to concentrate on iron assets.

Summit Minerals appoints Dr Matthew Cobb as CEO, suspends drilling at Barra Lithium, and pivots to prioritize wholly owned Brazilian projects with drilling permits nearing approval.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports a significant resource upgrade and strong scoping study results for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, highlighting low operating costs and promising economics.

New Frontier Minerals has identified 46 priority exploration targets rich in heavy rare earth elements at its Harts Range Project and formalized a strategic alliance to process copper ore from its Big One Deposit, marking significant progress in its multi-commodity portfolio.

Red Mountain Mining has advanced exploration across its Fry Lake, Armidale, and Kiabye projects, identifying promising gold and antimony targets and preparing for follow-up drilling and sampling programs.

Peak Rare Earths made significant strides in the March 2025 quarter, progressing its Ngualla Rare Earth Project, securing A$8.5 million in capital, and benefiting from a surge in rare earth prices driven by growing EV demand and evolving Chinese regulations.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust exploration progress across its Brazilian portfolio, confirming high-grade rare earth element mineralisation and defining multiple lithium drill targets, supported by a $3.05 million capital raise.

PVW Resources reports strong drilling results at its Capão Bonito rare earth project in Brazil, with Total Rare Earth Oxide grades reaching up to 3,267 ppm, while preparing for further exploration campaigns across its Brazilian hubs.

Mount Burgess Mining NL reports promising interim hydrometallurgical test results from its Nxuu Deposit, with zinc recovery exceeding 96% and strong extraction of vanadium, germanium, and gallium. These findings set the stage for a scoping study later this year.

Taruga Minerals reports progress on multiple Western Australian exploration licences, highlights promising high-grade rock chip results at Thowagee, and maintains a robust cash balance of $1.8 million as it navigates regulatory challenges in South Australia.

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.