Latest Rare Earths News

OD6 Metals has successfully produced high-quality rare earth products from its Splinter Rock project, positioning itself for premium market payability and strategic global partnerships.

The Tanzanian Mining Commission has granted consent for Shenghe Resources to acquire all remaining shares in Peak Rare Earths, advancing a major consolidation in the rare earths sector. The deal still awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals before completion.

New Frontier Minerals has collected a significant bulk sample from its Cusp Prospect and identified a new mineralised target, Headingley, as it prepares for its inaugural drilling campaign at the Harts Range Project.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement proposing acquisition by Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., valuing Peak at approximately A$158 million and offering a substantial premium over recent trading prices.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has received a $1 million instalment from the Australian Government’s $5 million IPCM grant, boosting progress on its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project. This funding supports critical metallurgical testwork and a Pre-Feasibility Study, positioning AR3 as a key future supplier of rare earths.

Lindian Resources has secured a major expansion of its mining licence in Malawi, setting the stage for a significant scale-up of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project. This regulatory win, coupled with a strategic partnership with Iluka, could transform Lindian into a key player in the global rare earths market.

OD6 Metals reports significant metallurgical advancements at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, integrating Ion Exchange technology to enhance impurity removal and increase recovery rates. These improvements promise to materially improve project economics and broaden market appeal.

Lindian Resources has secured a decisive legal victory in Malawi, with the High Court dismissing claims by Deep Blue Sea Limited and awarding costs to Lindian. This outcome clears the path for Lindian to focus fully on advancing its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding deal and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, underpinning the development of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and aligning with Australia’s Eneabba refinery ambitions.

Lindian Resources has locked in a US$20 million funding facility and a 15-year offtake agreement with Iluka Resources, cementing a strategic partnership that advances the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project and links supply to Australia’s Eneabba refinery.

ABx Group has sent a 100 kg bulk sample from its Deep Leads rare earths project to ANSTO for production of a high-purity mixed rare earth carbonate, confirming exceptional grades and extraction potential. The milestone underscores ABx’s progress toward low-cost, environmentally friendly rare earth supply.

Iluka Resources has secured a long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde mine, underpinning its Eneabba refinery’s capacity and advancing Australia’s rare earth ambitions.