Latest Rare Earths News

Metallium Ltd has partnered with Rice University to advance its Flash Joule Heating technology, targeting a breakthrough in rare earth element separation that could reduce Western dependence on Chinese refining. This collaboration seeks to simplify or bypass the costly solvent extraction process dominating the industry.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has secured $3.27 million through a strategic placement to fast-track exploration at its Desert Star projects in California’s Mojave Desert, positioning itself near major rare earth and gold mining operations.

New Frontier Minerals reports exceptional assay results from its Harts Range Project, revealing high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and niobium, setting the stage for its maiden drilling campaign and potential commercialisation.

Axel REE Limited has announced a maiden inferred gallium mineral resource of 100 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in critical minerals exploration amid global supply constraints.

Great Northern Minerals Ltd has agreed to acquire the Catalyst Ridge Project in California’s Mountain Pass District, a key US rare earth and antimony region, supported by a $2.6 million capital raise to accelerate exploration.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has significantly expanded its Colossus Rare Earth Elements project in Brazil, securing an additional 2,503.6 hectares adjacent to its existing licenses. This move, backed by robust government support and strategic partnerships, enhances the project's scale and de-risks its pathway to production.

Taiton Resources has completed heritage surveys at its Challenger West and Highway projects, paving the way for targeted drilling programs in South Australia. The company has also submitted an environmental application to support these upcoming exploration activities.

Gladiator Resources has inked a strategic agreement with Apex USA Resources to explore and develop rare earth element tenements in the United States, marking a significant diversification from its Tanzanian uranium projects.

Brazilian Critical Minerals secures robust support from Amazonas state and local authorities for its Ema Rare Earth Project, advancing environmental permitting with unanimous community approval.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed its acquisition of Great Western Gold, gaining a major stake in the Whiteheads Gold Project near Kalgoorlie. The company aims to define a maiden JORC resource by Q4 2025, leveraging extensive historical data and near-term drilling plans.

Octava Minerals reports impressive initial bioleaching recoveries of critical rare earth elements and lithium from its Byro Project, highlighting a promising, low-cost extraction pathway.

Mount Ridley Mines Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $596,842, accompanied by free attaching options, alongside a $234,000 placement aimed at funding key exploration projects and working capital.