Latest Rare Earths News

Eminence Minerals has lodged exploration licence applications for a nearly 3,700-hectare rare earths project in southern Bahia, Brazil, positioning itself alongside major peer IMC Rare Earths in a promising district. The company plans a measured exploration approach amid technical uncertainties around the underlying geology.

Alvo Minerals has secured 100% mineral rights over a 575-hectare tenement contiguous with its Bluebush Heavy Rare Earth Element project in Brazil, expanding its footprint along the northern Serra Dourada HREE province and consolidating the Boa Vista prospect area.

Maverick Minerals Australia has completed its acquisition of a 90% interest in Lyza Mining, adding eight highly prospective tenements near its Viper Project in Western Australia’s West Arunta region. The deal includes share-based consideration and a joint venture structure with Rincon Resources.

Lowell Resources Fund (ASX: LRT) reported a 48.7% increase in profit to nearly $33 million for FY2026, alongside a 37.6% rise in net assets to $99.5 million, driven by strong junior resources sector performance despite mid-year commodity volatility.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

Lindian Resources confirms Kangankunde Rare Earths Project remains on track for first production in late 2026, with concurrent progress across construction, mining, and operational readiness. The company is expanding its operational footprint internationally and strengthening its team to support the transition from construction to production.

Energy Fuels Inc. reported a transformative 2024 with a major acquisition boosting its heavy mineral sands assets, a uranium production ramp-up at key US mines, and commercial rare earth oxide output from its White Mesa Mill.

Magnum Mining has completed nearly 7,000m of drilling at its Piracanjuba North rare earth project, expanding its footprint ahead of a planned November resource estimate, while assay results from Palmares await interpretation amid a strategic portfolio review.

ACDC Metals is set to launch its maiden drilling campaign at the Mount Jackson Project in Nevada, targeting key gold-silver zones with a 2,500-metre reverse circulation program starting in Q4 2026. A geophysical survey will precede drilling to sharpen targets and reduce costs.

Mount Ridley Mines has lodged a provisional patent for its SelectroTM hydrometallurgical leach technology, demonstrating superior recoveries of rare earths, scandium, and gallium compared to conventional methods. The company is advancing testwork and commercial discussions to capitalise on the innovation.

QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is raising approximately $728,000 through a non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at 2.8 cents per share, accompanied by free-attaching options exercisable at 6 cents. The capital raise aims to fund maiden drilling programs and a strategic review across its key projects.