Latest Rare Earths News

MRG Metals has raised $0.73 million through a placement to advance its rare earth and heavy mineral sands projects in Mozambique and South Africa, including a strategic acquisition and mining license progression.

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Aldoro Resources has responded to ASX queries clarifying the basis for converting performance rights linked to mineral resource milestones, confirming independent verification and board ratification. The company commits to enhanced disclosure practices going forward.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone with the granting of the Preliminary License for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil, significantly de-risking the development timeline and paving the way for construction in 2026.

Meteoric Resources has obtained the Preliminary Environmental Licence without restriction for its Caldeira Rare Earth Ionic Clay Project in Brazil, clearing a key regulatory hurdle and keeping the project on track for mid-2026 construction.

ABx Group’s preliminary column leach tests reveal exceptional extraction rates of heavy rare earths from its Deep Leads project, underscoring the potential for cost-effective heap leaching and accelerated commercial production.

Lindian Resources has optimised its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, increasing ore processing capacity by 25% and appointing Obsideo as the design and construction contractor for its processing plant. This upgrade significantly enhances the project's financial outlook while keeping capital costs within budget.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has produced a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate with 52.5% total rare earth oxides and 41.5% magnet rare earth oxides from its Ema Project field trials, validating a low-capital in-situ recovery process.

Critical Metals Corp has released final results from its 2024 drilling program at the Fjord area of the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, confirming stable rare earth element grades and highlighting strategic metals that reinforce the project’s global significance.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced mixed rare earth oxides from Halleck Creek ore, marking a pivotal technical breakthrough in its mineral processing program. This achievement advances the project closer to commercial viability amid growing demand for critical minerals.

Arafura Rare Earths has completed the second tranche of its $475 million capital raise, issuing over 1.25 billion shares and raising $351.6 million before costs. The company also awaits results from a retail share purchase plan that could add another $50 million.

ABx Group has secured a new five-year exploration licence in northern Tasmania, expanding its rare earths tenure between key deposits and advancing its high-value rare earth product development.