Latest Rare Earths News

Midas Minerals has validated three significant gold trends spanning 9km at its Challa Project in Western Australia, using innovative detectORE™ pXRF technology. The company plans further infill sampling to define drill targets while advancing exploration preparations for its Otavi Copper Project in Namibia.

AuKing Mining has initiated a helicopter-borne aeromagnetic and radiometric survey at its Myoff Creek project in British Columbia, aiming to unlock the potential of its niobium and rare earth mineralisation.

Askari Metals has acquired the Nejo Gold Project in Ethiopia, aiming to build a tier-1 gold portfolio in the underexplored Arabian-Nubian Shield. The company plans systematic exploration to unlock significant gold resources.

West Wits Mining appoints CEO Rudi Deysel as Managing Director and adds Keith Middleton as non-executive director, while veteran board member Hulme Scholes retires after 14 years. These changes come as the company transitions into operational gold production at its Qala Shallows project in South Africa.

Viridis Mining promotes CEO Rafael Moreno to Managing Director as the Colossus Rare Earth Project advances toward production, marking a strategic leadership shift amid key development milestones.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has won £11 million in government funding to spearhead a pioneering rare earth permanent magnet supply chain for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce UK dependence on Chinese exports and boost domestic EV manufacturing.

Sky Metals has achieved a metallurgical breakthrough at its Doradilla Tin Deposit in NSW, recovering approximately 78% tin and defining an initial Exploration Target of up to 15 million tonnes. This development positions Doradilla as a promising complement to the company’s flagship Tallebung project.

Energy Transition Minerals has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Penouta Mine in Spain, a critical asset for Europe’s supply of tantalum and niobium. The outcome hinges on regulatory approvals and competitive bidding.

Victory Metals has secured critical U.S. federal government approval, enabling direct engagement with the Department of Defence and access to substantial funding to advance its heavy rare earths project in Western Australia.

Bayan Mining and Minerals has expanded its footprint in California’s Mountain Pass district by staking 45 new lode claims near two major mineral deposits, positioning itself for rare earth and gold exploration in a highly prospective corridor.

Indiana Resources appoints seasoned mining executive Matthew Bowles as Managing Director to spearhead expansion at its Minos Gold Project, while promoting John Fitzgerald to COO amid a strong cash position.

Australian Strategic Materials unveils a transformative heap leach approach for its Dubbo Project, cutting upfront capital costs by over half and accelerating rare earth oxide production amid rising global demand.