Latest Rare Earths News

Lodestar Minerals has appointed two former heavy rare earths experts from MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths to spearhead its U.S. downstream magnet and supply chain strategy, following its planned acquisition of the Virgin Mountain project in Arizona.

Arafura Rare Earths secures an ASX waiver allowing eligible shareholders to vote on its upcoming Share Purchase Plan, ensuring broader participation in a key capital raising step.

Energy Transition Minerals has appointed two former Danish diplomats to its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its rare earths project in Greenland amid ongoing legal challenges.

Mont Royal Resources has re-listed on the ASX following a merger with Commerce Resources, bringing the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Québec to the forefront of North American critical minerals development.

Basin Energy has engaged contractors and secured land access to begin maiden drilling at its Sybella-Barkly project, targeting uranium and rare earth elements with government support. The program aims to test district-scale sediment-hosted and paleochannel targets in Queensland.

Summit Minerals has closed its entitlement offer with just over a third of shares taken up, leaving a significant shortfall to be allocated by the underwriter. The funds raised will support exploration in Brazil and corporate activities.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully completed the first tranche of its A$475 million capital raising, issuing 440.6 million shares and securing A$123.4 million before costs. The second tranche, worth A$351.6 million, awaits shareholder approval.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Mangaroon Gold and Critical Metals projects, setting the stage for upcoming assay results and diamond drilling programs. The company is also advancing exploration at its Illaara Gold Project with Metzke’s Find drilling commencing soon.

Golden State Mining has appointed Keith Middleton as Managing Director and CEO, bringing over two decades of mining sector expertise and a strategic vision for growth. His leadership comes with a significant share-based incentive, signaling a new chapter for the exploration company.

Northern Minerals has raised $60.5 million through a placement to institutional investors, aiming to fast-track its Browns Range heavy rare earths project and repay existing debt.

Livium Ltd has been granted a patent protecting its innovative wet shredding process for lithium-ion battery recycling, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. This milestone solidifies its position in the evolving clean energy recycling sector.