Latest Rare Earths News

Impact Minerals has identified a promising standalone process to produce sulphate of potash and hydrochloric acid from lake clays in Western Australia, potentially reducing reliance on imports and addressing local industrial demand.

US1 Critical Minerals Limited has launched a substantial options offer to existing shareholders and institutional investors, aiming to raise up to $5.9 million upon exercise, while navigating ongoing litigation and capital challenges.

US1 Critical Minerals announces a bonus issue of options to shareholders and a $1.5 million placement with free attaching options, pending shareholder approval.

European Lithium has sold 2.5 million shares in Critical Metals Corp for around A$45 million, strengthening its cash position while maintaining a significant strategic stake.

St George Mining’s latest drill results from the Araxá Project in Brazil reveal thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation starting from surface, pointing to a significant resource expansion. With ongoing 24/7 drilling and government backing, Araxá’s potential continues to grow.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

Gold Mountain Limited reports highly encouraging rare earth and gold assay results from its Varzedo Prospect in Brazil, confirming significant mineral potential and outlining plans for targeted follow-up exploration.

Patagonia Lithium has advanced drilling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina to 308 metres, revealing encouraging porosity and brine characteristics that suggest strong lithium potential. Six successful packer tests indicate increasing brine concentration and flow rates, with further drilling planned to deepen the resource understanding.

Livium Ltd announces a further A$335,000 distribution from its 50% stake in the LieNA joint venture, following receipt of a substantial R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25. The joint venture remains well-funded through FY27, supporting ongoing lithium extraction technology development.

Patagonia Lithium Ltd has successfully raised A$2.9 million through a private placement, aiming to fast-track drilling and feasibility studies at its flagship Formentera Project in Argentina.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has unveiled breakthrough ore sorting results at its Monte Alto project, achieving over 95% yield and doubling rare earth grades in a single pass. This advancement promises to lower costs and environmental impact while enhancing project economics.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has broadened its mineral rights at the Radium Hill project to include all minerals, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in 2026 amid soaring yttrium prices.