Latest Heavy Rare Earths News

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

Victory Metals reports substantial grade increases in terbium, dysprosium, and scandium at its North Stanmore Project, leveraging a simple beneficiation method that enhances strategic supply prospects amid tightening Chinese export controls.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.

Gold Mountain Limited has reported significant extensions to its rare earth mineralisation at the Irajuba Down Under Project in Brazil, confirming high-grade total and magnet rare earth oxides and paving the way for resource drilling.

Power Minerals Limited is set to list on the US OTCQB market following strong investor interest after acquiring the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths and Uranium Project in California, aiming to boost liquidity and visibility in the US capital markets.

American Rare Earths reports key technical breakthroughs and strong funding progress at its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, positioning it as a vital domestic source for the US rare earths supply chain.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Aldoro Resources has launched a significant Phase II drilling campaign targeting high-grade niobium at its Kameelburg project, while simultaneously initiating heavy rare earth element exploration at Omuronga, Namibia.

Ark Mines has secured Environmental Authority approval for its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths project in Queensland, marking a crucial step towards obtaining its Mining Licence. The company has also completed a major drilling program, setting the stage for an upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study.

Ionic Rare Earths has expanded its capital raising to $15.6 million, driven by a $3 million strategic investment from US firm Argentem Creek Partners and strong shareholder support. The funds will accelerate projects across magnet recycling, rare earth refining, and US supply chain development.

Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging auger drilling results at its Caldas Project in Brazil, confirming broad near-surface rare earth mineralisation and initiating new drilling at Caldas South. The company aims to define an Exploration Target and advance metallurgical studies to support resource development.