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Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 


The mine site
US grant boosts rare earths prefeasibility at Monte Muambe
27th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

A $1.87-million grant agreement signed with the US Trade and Development Agency for the prefeasibility stage of exploration and development company Altona Rare Earth’s Monte Muambe project, based... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
US achieves first domestic heavy rare earth oxide output in decades
26th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

North America-focused critical minerals producer Energy Fuels has marked a milestone in the development of Western rare earth supply chains, announcing on Wednesday the first US primary production... 


Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy
Lynas agrees potential rare earths deal with South Korea's LS Eco Energy
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

ustralia's Lynas Rare Earths and South Korea's LS Eco Energy said on Thursday they plan to work together to process rare earths, to help meet demand from customers scrambling to secure non-Chinese... 


American Rare Earths appoints former Newmont executive to drive strategy
25th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals company American Rare Earths has appointed former Newmont executive Nick Lissolo as VP of corporate development and strategy, as the company advances its flagship Halleck Creek... 


Brazilian Rare Earths awarded trial mining licence for Monte Alto
25th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths has been awarded a trial mining licence for its Monte Alto rare earths and critical minerals project in Bahia. The licence, granted by Brazil’s National Mining... 


Zoe Lofgren
US House Democrat blasts Commerce's 'highly concerning' $1.6bn USA Rare Earth deal
23rd March 2026 By: Reuters

A senior House Democrat accused US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday of structuring Washington's $1.58-billion investment into USA Rare Earth in a way that gives the government "highly... 


Mkango remains confident of Songwe, Puławy assets’ positive economic, social impact
20th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources has announced the results of the updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Songwe Hill rare earths project, in Malawi, and of a prefeasibility study... 


Monte Muambe, in Mozambique
Altona announces dual listing on OTCQB
19th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed Altona Rare Earths’ ordinary shares have been approved for cross-trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, in the US, effective March 19. This dual listing on a recognised US platform is... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas expands heavy rare earths suite with first samarium production
19th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Lynas Rare Earths has strengthened its position in the global rare earths market, announcing on Thursday that it had produced its first samarium oxide at its Malaysian... 


Tsodilo closes private placement to raise C$900 000 for Botswana project
18th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Tsodilo Resources has announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement financing for gross proceeds to the company of C$900 000 on March 18 through the issuance of 4.5-million... 


Viridis raises A$25m in oversubscribed placement for Brazil REE project
Viridis raises A$25m in oversubscribed placement for Brazil REE project
18th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Minerals has raised A$25-million in an oversubscribed share placement, strengthening its balance sheet as it advances the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil... 


Area around Ampasindava project
Harena signs exclusivity agreement to acquire US rare earth, uranium permits
16th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has entered into an exclusivity agreement to evaluate the potential acquisition of a 100% interest in Paradigm Critical Minerals, the owner of heavy rare earth and... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas one step closer to supplying rare earths to US War Department
16th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths has signed a binding letter of intent with the US Department of War to establish a rare earth oxide supply agreement aimed at strengthening... 


Agnes Modiga at Mintek's rare earths pilot plant.
Mintek spearheading rare earth elements recovery from discard coal, fly ash
13th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned mineral research organisation Mintek is spearheading a far-reaching research initiative into the recovery of rare-earth elements (REEs) from South Africa’s abundant... 


Critical Metals puts $30m behind Greenland REE acceleration
Critical Metals puts $30m behind Greenland REE acceleration
11th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Critical Metals has approved a $30-million strategic programme to accelerate development of the Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland, one of the world’s largest known deposits of heavy... 


Premier raises £500 000
11th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Premier African Minerals has completed a subscription to raise about £500 000 before expenses through the issue of new ordinary shares. Moreover, the company has settled £100 000 of... 


Rainbow CEO George Bennett
Brazil project a ‘major opportunity’ to replicate Rainbow’s South African successes
11th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has announced an economic assessment for the Uberaba project, in Brazil, and says it has reached an agreement with US-based producer and marketer of concentrated... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Turn wealth beneath soil into prosperity for all, Minerals Council CEO pleads
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 


Kendrick Resources starts Phase 2 drilling on Namibia rare earth project
10th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kendrick Resources has reported the start of Phase 2 drilling on the Teufelskuppe (TK) and Keishohe (KH) rare earth carbonatites at its Bonya rare earth project, in Namibia. Based on... 


Lynas revamps deal to supply rare earths to Japan
Lynas revamps deal to supply rare earths to Japan
10th March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has revamped its supply agreement with Japan Australia Rare Earths, securing a firm annual commitment for 5 000 tonnes of neodymium‑praseodymium, a key rare‑earth... 


USA Rare Earth to acquire Texas Minerals, consolidating Round Top control
USA Rare Earth to acquire Texas Minerals, consolidating Round Top control
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals company USA Rare Earth on Thursday announced the acquisition of Texas Mineral Resources in an all-share transaction valued at about $73-million, securing full operational and... 


Cascade increases strategic investment in Pensana to $165m
Cascade increases strategic investment in Pensana to $165m
4th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global rare earth mining investment platform Cascade Natural Resources has increased its previously announced investment in London-listed Pensana in support of the development of the company's US... 


Minister Tim Hodgson at the PDAC Convention this week
Canada sharpens critical minerals pitch at PDAC Convention
4th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada used the global stage at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to sharpen its pitch as a critical minerals superpower, unveiling new funding vehicles,... 


Rare Earths Norway says estimate of Europe's biggest deposit jumps 81%
4th March 2026 By: Reuters

An estimate of the mineral resources at a mine being developed by Rare Earths Norway, Europe's largest rare earth project, has soared by 81% since the last evaluation two years ago, the privately... 


Construction at Longonjo on track for first production in 2027
Construction at Longonjo on track for first production in 2027
3rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Pensana has reported that construction activities at the Longonjo rare earth project, in Angola, continue at pace and that the company is looking forward to a 12-month period of... 


Scandium
Sunrise confirms $120m cost to build NSW scandium project
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sunrise Energy Metals has confirmed in a feasibility study that the Syerston project, in New South Wales, is one of a few in the world capable of delivering scandium at the scale and... 


Monazite concentrate and MREC samples
Lindian acquires MREC processing facility in Kazakhstan
3rd March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has signed a binding term sheet to secure 51% ownership of the Sareco mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC) processing facility in Kazakhstan. The MREC facility was... 


EIT RawMaterials CEO Bernd Schaefer
Rare Earths Norway says estimate of deposit, biggest in Europe, jumps 81%
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

An estimate of the mineral resources at a mine being developed by Rare Earths Norway, Europe's largest rare earth project, has soared by 81% since the last evaluation two years ago, the privately... 


Rare earth oxides
St George hikes resource estimate at Brazil rare earths Araxa project by 75%
3rd March 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's St George Mining said on Monday that the estimated amount of mineral resources at its Araxa rare earths niobium project in Brazil has been upgraded by 75%. The estimate is a result of... 


Malaysia renews Lynas operating licence for 10 years
Malaysia renews Lynas operating licence for 10 years
2nd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian producer Lynas Rare Earths has secured a ten-year renewal of its Malaysian operating licence, providing longer-term certainty for its downstream processing operations and supply chain... 


President Luis Abinader
Dominican Republic has over 150Mt tons of rare earth deposits, President says
2nd March 2026 By: Reuters

The Dominican Republic has identified rare earth deposits that could position the Caribbean nation as a significant future supplier of minerals critical to high-tech industries, President Luis... 


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