American Rare Earths has made rapid progress on its pilot programme to produce preproduction rare earths concentrate from Halleck Creek.  

Lindian Resources has announced firm commitments to raise about A$100-million through a single-tranche placement to institutional investors and strategic critical minerals funds.  

The project is in an intensive construction phase. 

Lotus Resources reported on April 7, 2026, that fire damage to two newly installed electrical control panels in the drying and packaging area had resulted in the temporary suspension of processing... 

The Kiniéro mine has made a strong start to production following commercial production in February. 

Arafura Resources is now firmly positioned to finalise the equity funding package for Nolans and deliver Australia’s first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation. 

Rio Tinto has secured a financing package from four international lenders to support project development. 

Tharisa started its underground mining strategy with the first blast at the mine on March 31, 2026. 

Rox Resources announced a A$350-million syndicated facility agreement on April 7, 2026, for the development of the project. 

The project is a phased restart of historical underground gold mining and central processing in South Africa’s Eastern Transvaal goldfields. 

West Wits has said Qala Shallows is expected to contribute more than $1.15-billion to the South African economy over its 17-year life. 

Prairie Lithium has signed a binding definitive agreement with Hydro Lithium, under which Hydro Lithium will acquire 100% of Phase 1 production from the project. 

Energy Transition Minerals has received a draft decision from the Greenland government indicating it intention to recommend that the company’s application to renew exploration licence 2010/02 for... 

Bezant Resources announced a new mineral resource estimate for the Hope deposit, part of the wider Hope and Gorob project, on April 8, 2026. 

Barrick Mining Corpopration will slow development activity and extend its project review until mid-2027.  

A feasibility study has confirmed the robust project economics and supports development of the operation.  

The project JV aims to develop, finance, build and operate a large-scale rare earth processing facility. 

Curlew is designed to leverage existing regional infrastructure by restarting the 1 800 t/d Kettle River mill to process Curlew mineralisation.  

Wesizwe Platinum has adopted a new production strategy to enhance long-term value. 

Lucara has closed a $350-million senior secured bond issue, providing the financial certainty needed to progress the project to completion. 

The project remains on track to achieve nameplate production during the second quarter. 

Altona Rare Earths has signed a $1.87-million grant agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency to support prefeasibility work on the project. 

Paladin Energy has been served with a judicial review application that challenges the environmental approval of the project. 

Rainbow Rare Earths has raised about £11.1-million in a share placement to new strategic investors and certain existing shareholders, with the proceed to allow for the finalisation of a definitive... 

ioneer has secured a key legal victory after a US federal court upheld approvals for the project. 

Research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie has forecast that the Simandou project will alter global seaborne iron-ore trade. 

Perpetua Resources will notify Congress of a proposed $2.7-billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank (Exim) to help finance the project. 

Early works are advancing on budget and on schedule. 

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has secured building slots with heavy equipment supplier Komatsu New Zealand for a full mining fleet at the project.