Latest Rare Earths News

Lion Rock Minerals has landed a strategic $8.6 million investment from global titanium giant Tronox, marking a pivotal step in advancing the Minta Monazite and Rutile Project in Cameroon.

Eclipse Metals announces plans for a NASDAQ dual listing to boost its rare earth elements strategy and tap into North American capital markets, while maintaining its ASX presence.

Vital Metals has locked in firm commitments for an extra $5.6 million placement, building on its August raise, to accelerate development of its Tardiff rare earths deposit in Canada.

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.

St George Mining’s latest drilling results reveal a thick, high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation extending well beyond the existing resource at its Araxá project in Brazil, hinting at a major resource upgrade.

Osmond Resources has completed geological logging of its first drill hole at the Orión EU Critical Minerals Project, identifying seven promising mineral layers. A second drill rig is now operational to further test the continuity of these layers.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Fortuna Metals has launched phase one hand auger drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, targeting significant rutile mineralisation near Sovereign Metals’ giant Kasiya deposit. Early assay results are expected by late 2025, with a larger phase two program planned.

Wildcat Resources has dismissed reports of selling half its Tabba Tabba Project, confirming instead that it is exploring multiple funding avenues to advance the project.

BPH Global has initiated new seaweed sampling in the Johor Strait to analyze precious metals and rare earth elements, aiming to enhance its mineral recovery and environmental remediation efforts.

DeSoto Resources has secured A$14 million to advance drilling programs in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin and Australia’s Northern Territory, backed by a strategic JV with Fortuna Mining Corp. Historic high-grade gold intercepts and a strong cash position set the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Patagonia Lithium prepares to drill a key lithium well in Argentina while advancing rare earth exploration in Brazil, backed by recent funding and promising early results.