Latest Rare Earths News

Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced a conceptual exploration target of 180 to 240 million tonnes at 0.86 to 1.0% rutile grade for its Mkanda project in Malawi, with major drilling programs planned in 2026 to advance resource definition.

Celsius Resources has appointed Bardin Davis as Managing Director to spearhead financing efforts for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project, while initiating a search for a Non-Executive Chair to strengthen governance.

The Environmental Group’s TAPC division has secured a significant A$9 million contract to supply emissions control technology for a key rare earth project in Angola, marking a strategic move into the critical minerals sector.

MRG Metals has confirmed a straightforward and scalable processing method for its high-grade rare earth mineralisation at the Garies Project, achieving an initial 72% recovery of monazite concentrate with potential for further gains.

Lindian Resources has raised A$100 million through an institutional placement, fully funding its Kangankunde Stage 1 project and accelerating Stage 2 expansion alongside downstream processing integration.

Dateline Resources has bolstered its financial position with a $50 million institutional placement, setting the stage for rapid development of its Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California. The company is on track to complete its Bankable Feasibility Study by April 2026, advancing towards production and project financing.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) confronts unexpected uncertainty as Greenlandic authorities signal potential non-extension of the Kvanefjeld exploration licence, disrupting planned 2026 activities and intensifying ongoing legal disputes.

The Australian Treasurer has issued interim directions preventing Hong Kong Ying Tak Limited from transferring or voting over 361 million shares in Northern Minerals, amid suspected breaches of foreign investment disposal orders. Northern Minerals is cooperating with regulators while focusing on its rare earths project.

St George Mining has partnered with Boston Metal to trial a cutting-edge molten oxide electrolysis technology at its Araxá Project, aiming to revolutionise niobium production with lower costs and emissions.

Patagonia Lithium has reported robust 72-hour pump test results from its Formentera lithium brine project, signalling promising aquifer connectivity and flow rates that support upcoming production targets.

Victory Metals has announced a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths using a low-cost, low-complexity process. This advancement promises a faster, simpler path to market, setting the company apart in the competitive rare earths sector.

Arafura Rare Earths has locked in binding cornerstone equity agreements worth approximately A$230 million with German and Australian government-backed funds, advancing the financing of its Nolans Rare Earths Project.