Latest Rare Earths News

FMR Resources has secured a conditional joint venture for a major copper-gold project in Chile, appointed a new managing director, and raised $2.2 million, while progressing exploration in Canada’s rare earth elements sector.

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project with a fully funded Definitive Feasibility Study by Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming to deliver a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt supply from Australia’s largest resource.

Agrimin Limited progresses its Mackay Potash Project with ongoing strategic review and strong stakeholder backing, while securing $2.5 million through equity placement and completing the Tali Resources IPO.

IperionX has successfully commissioned its Virginia titanium manufacturing campus, secured a substantial U.S. Department of Defense contract, and raised $46 million to fast-track production expansion through 2030.

Meteoric Resources has successfully raised $42.5 million through an oversubscribed placement, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision for the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in 2026.

IperionX has secured A$70 million through a share placement to fast-track expansion of its titanium production capacity in the U.S., aligning closely with Department of Defense priorities.

Encounter Resources has appointed key experts to accelerate development of its Aileron niobium-rare earth project, advancing metallurgical testing and market engagement.

Astron Corporation has released updated economics for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, showcasing robust financial metrics and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2025 with production slated for 2027.

Bubalus Resources has identified compelling Fosterville-style geophysical targets at its Crosbie North prospect, supported by high-grade rock chip samples. A 1000-metre diamond drill program is set for Q3 2025 to test these promising gold-antimony zones.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) reports significant progress in Q2 2025, including its first commercial heavy rare earth metals sale and a transformative low-cost production pathway at its Dubbo Project.

Iluka Resources has met its full-year zircon-in-concentrate production guidance by mid-2025 while progressing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.

Power Minerals Limited has raised A$2.6 million through a share placement to fund critical due diligence and fieldwork at its Santa Anna Niobium and Rare Earth Elements project in Brazil.