Latest Rare Earths News

OD6 Metals has reported significant progress in its rare earth and copper projects, unveiling a high-recovery processing flowsheet and identifying promising new copper conductors near historic workings.

Ionic Rare Earths has advanced its global rare earths strategy with a key US partnership, significant UK government funding, and progress in Brazil and Uganda, positioning itself as a critical player in sustainable magnet recycling and heavy rare earth supply.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Osmond Resources has reported exceptional initial drilling results from its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project in Spain, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026. A recent $6.6 million placement boosts the company’s cash position to over $8.5 million, underpinning further development.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has secured exclusive rights to advanced rare earth processing technologies and made significant progress on its US exploration projects, setting the stage for maiden drilling in 2026.

Metallium Limited has kicked off commissioning at its Texas Technology Campus, sealed a multi-year feedstock deal with Glencore, and bolstered its balance sheet with a A$75 million capital raise, setting the stage for commercialisation in 2026.

EVZ Limited has reported its strongest quarterly cash position since inception, alongside profitable growth and an $80 million contract backlog, signalling robust momentum in its transition to a diversified industrial group.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Octava Minerals has amended its acquisition terms for the Byro REE Project, extending the deadline and replacing a share grant with performance rights tied to project milestones.

APC Minerals has bolstered its financial footing with a $1.765 million capital raise, setting the stage for a strategic review and management transition as it evaluates its gold and critical minerals projects.

Godolphin Resources has delivered a major upgrade to its Lewis Ponds project, increasing gold and silver resources significantly while confirming promising expansion targets. The company also raised $1.68 million to fund further development.