Latest Rare Earths News

Barkly Rare Earths (ASX:BAK) is launching a substantial 10,000-metre drilling campaign targeting expansion of its 40 million tonne inferred rare earth resource at the Barkly Project, with drilling set to start imminently.

Dalaroo Metals' 2026 exploration at Blue Lagoon in Greenland reveals multiple fertile granite phases and heavy mineral concentrations, advancing the rare earth system's geological model and underpinning future drilling plans.

Eminence Minerals has sold its non-core Mata da Corda Project in Brazil for USD 2 million, boosting its cash reserves and sharpening focus on priority assets.

European Lithium and Critical Metals Corp. have amended their merger agreement, introducing a sale facility option for small shareholders and switching to direct share issuance, aiming for scheme implementation in October 2026.

Osmond Resources is advancing its Orión EU Critical Minerals Project with imminent assay results, upcoming resource estimates, and a secondary listing on the Madrid Stock Exchange, aiming to become the EU's first producer of rare earth-bearing minerals.

Maverick Minerals has finalized the acquisition of the Viper Project tenements from Caprice Resources, expanding its West Arunta footprint with a mix of granted tenements and applications, and establishing a joint venture with Caprice.

ABx Group has released an economic assessment showing its ALCORE process can produce hydrogen fluoride at significantly lower costs than traditional fluorspar methods, potentially reshaping Australia's fluorine chemical supply chain.

IperionX has bolstered its U.S. critical minerals footprint by acquiring the Camden assets adjacent to its Titan Project, unveiling surface stockpiles with up to 23% Total Heavy Minerals, up to 10 times Titan’s average grade, and established infrastructure that could accelerate domestic supply chains for titanium and rare earths.

Lion Rock Minerals (ASX: LRM) has expanded its high-grade rutile footprint at the Minta Project in Cameroon, revealing a 130km² residual rutile corridor with peak rutile grades up to 72.7% heavy mineral and natural rutile nuggets exceeding 98% TiO2 purity.

Fortuna Metals has produced a premium-grade rutile concentrate exceeding 96% TiO2 from its Mkanda project in Malawi, marking a significant step toward establishing itself as a global supplier of titanium and graphite.

AuKing Mining has confirmed widespread carbonatite intersections across 21 reverse circulation drillholes at its Tundulu Rare Earth Project in Malawi, setting the stage for diamond drilling to begin in July.

VHM Limited has locked in a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of rare earth concentrate from its Goschen Project and secured A$40 million in convertible note funding from Iluka Resources, advancing the project towards final investment decision.