Latest Rare Earth Elements News

Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.

Arafura Rare Earths Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $50 million to support its Nolans Project, subject to shareholder approval. The offer allows eligible shareholders to subscribe for shares at a discounted price, with potential oversubscriptions up to $20 million.

St George Mining has accelerated its final payments to Itafos, securing 100% unencumbered ownership of the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil. This move follows a significant equity raise aimed at advancing the project toward a Final Investment Decision.

ABx Group has achieved over 98% retention of rare earth elements with near-complete impurity removal in large batch tests from its Deep Leads project, advancing toward delivering its first mixed rare earth carbonate sample by November’s end.

Eclipse Metals has completed over 700 metres of diamond drilling at its Grønnedal project in Greenland, confirming continuous rare earth mineralisation and reinforcing its substantial inferred resource estimate. Drilling has now progressed to the polymetallic Ivigtût prospect, broadening the company’s critical minerals footprint.

Aldoro Resources has secured funding and acquired a state-of-the-art drilling rig to expand its Phase II drilling program at the Kameelburg REE-Niobium Project in Namibia, aiming to enhance resource definition and metallurgical testing.

Energy Transition Minerals has appointed two former Danish diplomats to its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its rare earths project in Greenland amid ongoing legal challenges.

Mont Royal Resources has re-listed on the ASX following a merger with Commerce Resources, bringing the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Québec to the forefront of North American critical minerals development.

Basin Energy has engaged contractors and secured land access to begin maiden drilling at its Sybella-Barkly project, targeting uranium and rare earth elements with government support. The program aims to test district-scale sediment-hosted and paleochannel targets in Queensland.

Summit Minerals has closed its entitlement offer with just over a third of shares taken up, leaving a significant shortfall to be allocated by the underwriter. The funds raised will support exploration in Brazil and corporate activities.

Bayan Mining has secured US Bureau of Land Management approval for its Desert Star Project in California, paving the way for field activities and a planned drilling program in 2026. The project’s proximity to major rare earth and gold mines underscores its strategic potential.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Mangaroon Gold and Critical Metals projects, setting the stage for upcoming assay results and diamond drilling programs. The company is also advancing exploration at its Illaara Gold Project with Metzke’s Find drilling commencing soon.