Latest Rare Metals News

Golden Deeps Ltd has reported significant progress at its Otavi Critical Metals Belt projects in Namibia, unveiling exceptional high-grade copper, silver, zinc, lead, germanium, and rare metal results from drilling and sampling at the Graceland prospect alongside resource expansions and ongoing exploration.

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.

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study with strong financial and strategic support from a Japanese Consortium and government export banks, aiming to secure a major nickel-cobalt supply chain.

QEM Limited is set to acquire two past-producing critical mineral projects in Idaho, backed by a $2.645 million placement. The move aligns with US efforts to secure domestic supplies of fluorspar, tungsten, and niobium amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.

ABx Group has announced a breakthrough with its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting higher heavy rare earth content and fewer impurities. This advancement enhances project flexibility and strengthens ABx’s position in the competitive rare earths market.

ABx Group has discovered new high-extraction ionic rare earth zones at its Deep Leads project in Tasmania, accelerating the path to production within months of approval. This breakthrough enhances the project's commercial viability with rare earths critical for green technologies.

ABx Group’s maiden mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads resource has been confirmed radiologically safe by ANSTO, with a second, higher-grade sample expected soon. The development could open doors to key international customers and reduce regulatory complexities.

Hastings Technology Metals has completed the sale of its gold assets, distributed shares to shareholders, and strengthened its rare earths project through a joint venture and a new US partnership.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a maiden scandium mineral resource estimate of nearly 368 million tonnes at its Mount Ridley Project in Western Australia, positioning it among the world’s largest scandium deposits.

Venus Metals Corporation has announced a significant JORC 2012 compliant Exploration Target for zinc and indium at its Youanmi Base Metals Project, with plans for extensive drilling in 2026 to advance the project.

Octava Minerals has resumed drilling at its Federation Project in Western Tasmania, revealing visible semi-massive sulphides and high-grade polymetallic surface samples that hint at promising mineralisation.

Peako Limited has intensified its exploration efforts in the East Kimberley region, targeting multiple mineral commodities while implementing prudent cash flow measures including director remuneration deferrals.