Latest Rare Earths News

Tambourah Metals reports promising gold assay results from its Tambourah King drilling program and secures shareholder approval for a strategic acquisition targeting critical minerals at Speewah Nth.

Dalaroo Metals has taken a strategic step into Greenland’s critical metals scene with an option to acquire the Blue Lagoon Zr-Nb-REE Project, while advancing promising base and copper metal prospects at its Lyons River Project in Western Australia.

VHM Limited has achieved a key milestone with mining licence approval for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside a revised staged expansion plan that adjusts capital and operating costs while extending Major Project Status.

Arafura Rare Earths has marked a pivotal quarter with a A$200 million cornerstone equity commitment for its Nolans Project, alongside binding offtake agreements securing two-thirds of its NdPr oxide target amid rising rare earth demand and geopolitical tensions.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has made significant strides in its mine to metals strategy during the March 2025 quarter, including plans for US expansion and progress at its Dubbo Project and Korean Metals Plant. The company is positioning itself as a key alternative supply chain amid escalating geopolitical tensions and export restrictions.

Traka Resources has made a strategic leap into West Africa with a joint venture on the Didi Gold Project in Guinea, positioning itself near AngloGold Ashanti’s prolific Siguiri Mine. The company plans targeted drilling next quarter while maintaining its Australian exploration assets.

Octava Minerals reports promising high-grade antimony intercepts at Yallalong and confirms extensive rare earth and lithium mineralisation at Byro, with metallurgical testwork now underway.

FMR Resources has completed its inaugural drilling program at the Demoiselle Prospect within the Fairfield Copper Project, with assay results expected shortly. The company also expanded its portfolio by staking the high-grade Goshen Copper Project, positioning itself for a robust exploration campaign in 2025.

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.