Latest Rare Earths News

Pure Resources has partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a rare earth extraction process from its Garnet Hills garnet, aiming to add critical minerals value alongside its industrial minerals business.

AuKing Mining has locked in Thompson Resources to kick off a minimum 5,500m drilling campaign at its Tundulu Rare Earths project in Malawi, targeting structural extensions and depth continuity from mid-May 2026.

Aldoro Resources has defined high-priority gold targets at its Damara Gold Project and confirmed significant rare earth and associated mineralisation at Kameelburg, with drilling and metallurgical progress underpinning its dual-commodity strategy.

Hastings Technology Metals secures 49% of a Thai hydromet plant, aiming for Q4 2026 production using African monazite feedstock, setting a path for early cash flow ahead of Yangibana.

Dalaroo Metals completed full acquisition of its Greenland Blue Lagoon Project, confirming a district-scale critical minerals system, while advancing high-grade gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire with drill-ready targets and expanding investor access via a US OTCQB listing.

RareX Limited has advanced its rare earths ambitions by securing a key mining lease at Cummins Range, appointing a strategic board member, and raising $5 million to fund exploration and development.

Kaili Resources has reported encouraging rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements, particularly within the Coodalya Mallee Project, while securing extended related-party financing to support ongoing exploration.

Astron Limited has updated its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with a refreshed Bankable Feasibility Study showing a pre-tax NPV8 of AUD 759 million, strengthened Indigenous agreements, and a targeted Final Investment Decision in Q2 2026.

ACDC Metals (ASX: ADC) has acquired an option to earn full ownership of the Mount Jackson gold-silver project in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane district, backed by a $0.935 million placement and a planned $1.56 million rights issue to fund exploration.

Alvo Minerals has delivered compelling assay results from its Touro Prospect, confirming extensive copper and zinc sulphide mineralisation along a 750m strike at its flagship Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil.

ABx Group has made significant strides in its rare earths and clean fluorine chemical projects, receiving high-purity product validation and advancing pilot plant construction, while progressing bauxite mining approvals across multiple states.

Mount Ridley Mines has reported a substantial inferred mineral resource for heavy rare earths and scandium at its Western Australian project, underpinning its multi-element development strategy.