August 13, 2025

US proposes nearly $1 billion in funds for critical minerals, materials

The Energy Department said it will issue notices of funding opportunities to advance and scale mining, processing and manufacturing technologies.

August 12, 2025

Aclara Resources, Virginia Tech launch rare earth separation pilot plant

The facility, the company said, will produce over 99.5% pure didymium terbium and dysprosium from Brazil-sourced feedstock.

August 12, 2025

US rare earth magnet startup raises $65M to scale up production

North Carolina-based Vulcan Elements is producing high-performance rare earth magnets at its manufacturing plant in Research Triangle Park.

August 12, 2025

Arafura Rare Earths eyes $100 million in export agency funding

Australia’s export finance agency has shown interest in funding Arafura’s Nolans project.

August 11, 2025

MP Materials hits new high as it receives $150M Pentagon loan

The DoD funding is designated to add heavy rare earth separation capabilities to MP's existing processing facility at Mountain Pass.

August 8, 2025

MP Materials hits record high on strong output, Pentagon and Apple deals

MP’s stock has more than quadrupled in 2025.

August 6, 2025

GM signs rare earth magnet deal with Noveon Magnetics

Noveon said the magnet deliveries to GM began in July.

August 5, 2025

Iluka signs deal with Lindian for rare earths supply from Malawi

Separately, Iluka has secured a $20 million loan facility to support the Kangankunde mine's development.

August 5, 2025

Australia weighs price floor for critical minerals, boosting rare earth miners

The support comes as prices for some metals like rare earths have been too low to fund processing capacity in Western nations.

August 4, 2025

Greer says US-China talks ‘about halfway there’ on rare earths

The key industrial components were a focus of negotiations in Stockholm last week.