Latest Rare Earth Exploration News

Magnetite Mines Limited has been granted a new exploration licence adjacent to its Ironback Hill rare earth element project, expanding its strategic footprint in South Australia’s Braemar Iron Region. The licence offers promising optionality for future rare earth exploration while the company maintains focus on its core iron ore development.

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.

Gold Mountain Limited reports outstanding diamond drill results from its Irajuba IR-1 prospect in Brazil, confirming a significant rare earth exploration target with high-grade mineralisation.

New Frontier Minerals is wrapping up its first reverse circulation drilling at Harts Range, with samples now en route for assay analysis. Meanwhile, progress at the Big One Deposit mining lease signals advancing copper ambitions.

Lion Rock Minerals confirms significant high-grade rutile mineralisation across its expansive Minta Project in Cameroon, while strategic partner Tronox Holdings gains conditional US-Australian government financing to advance rare-earth ambitions.

MRG Metals has extended its rare earth alluvial footprint at the Adriano project in Mozambique, revealing promising heavy mineral concentrations that hint at a district-scale mineralised system.

Core Energy Minerals has raised $2.75 million through a share placement to fund critical minerals exploration and the acquisition of the Itambe Rare Earth Project in Brazil, backed by strong institutional support.

Connected Minerals Limited (ASX, CML) reports promising uranium drilling outcomes at its Etango North-East project in Namibia alongside a successful $5.1 million capital raise, advancing its exploration agenda in Namibia and Western Australia.

Ausmon Resources has reported significant progress in its September 2025 quarter, highlighting promising rare earth element assays in South Australia and encouraging base metals intersections near Broken Hill, NSW.

Basin Energy has acquired NeoDys Limited, gaining a substantial uranium and rare earth exploration package in Queensland, and launched a $1.25 million capital raise to fund maiden drilling in late 2025.

Taiton Resources has completed key soil sampling programs targeting gold and rare earth elements at its South Australian projects, alongside heritage surveys and regulatory steps, supported by a recent $2 million capital raise.

Chilwa Minerals has confirmed elevated rare earth and heavy mineral sands resources in Malawi, progressing exploration and metallurgical studies alongside a $4.1 million capital raise and strategic logistics talks.