Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up Gina Rinehart-backed Lynas Rare Earths is acquiring Meteoric Resources at a 68 per cent premium amid surging demand for rare earth metals. AAP · Oct 1
Why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in NSW The town of Fifield near Parkes is about a six-hour drive west of Sydney, and at the last census was home to about 130 people. Now, the town has found itself at the centre of a major strategic play by the United States government. The Conversation · Aug 10
How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials. AAP · May 6
Malaysia renews Lynas Rare Earths' license for 10 years, orders end to radioactive waste by 2031 Malaysia has renewed Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths’ license for 10 years, but ordered it to stop producing radioactive waste by 2031 The Independent UK · Mar 2
Geopolitics an earning gem for Aussie rare earths miner Global supply constraints and trade tussles are benefiting Australia's largest rare earths miner, helping nearly double the commodities group's price in a year. AAP · Jan 21
Groundbreaking CEO calls time at rare earth miner Lynas With the departure of Lynas chief executive Amanda Lacaze, the mining sector has lost a leading female voice and a key player in Australia's manufacturing push. AAP · Jan 13
Australia wants to be a critical minerals superpower – but processing is messy and dangerous In October, Australia signed an A$13 billion rare earths and critical minerals agreement with the United States. This is designed to boost supply of minerals vital to everything from military technology to clean energy. The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025
Aussie rare earths darling talking to world governments Lynas Rare Earths, which is harnessing a growing appetite for new technology that needs components made with rare earth metals, is confident about its future. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
As Trump Signs a Rare Earth Deal with Australia, This 1 Hidden-Gem Stock Could Soar This Australian rare earth metals miner is strategically positioned to win big from the U.S. pivot away from China. Barchart · Oct 24, 2025
Price floor sends rare earths shares through the roof Shares in rare earths miners are soaring as the federal government indicates its support for a taxpayer-funded minimum price for the electronics ingredients. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
Aussie shares dip despite strong gains by mining sector The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent lower, but iron ore giants, rare earth miners and building services company Johns Lyng posted strong gains. AAP · Jul 11, 2025
Rare Earth Production Outside China 'Major Milestone' An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say. International Business Times · May 23, 2025
What Are China Rare Earth Minerals? What Are They Used For And Do The Chinese Have Monopoly? Rare earth minerals fuel EVs, jets, and MRIs—but China controls 69% of production and 90% of refining. Can the world break free? International Business Times UK · Apr 14, 2025
As China Tightens Rare Earth Exports, These 3 Stocks Are in Focus The China ban on rare earth minerals is causing the United States to bolster their supply chain. These stocks can benefit and help their prices as well. MarketBeat · Jan 30, 2025
AAP · Aug 28, 2024 Miner upbeat on rare earths despite dwindling profit The biggest producer of rare earths outside China is digging in for the long term despite a slump in annual profit, as volatile prices show signs of improving.
Top News · Apr 10, 2024 Gina Rinehart Acquires Stake In U.S. Rare Earths Industry Gina Rinehart's investment in U.S. rare earths industry through MP Materials could reshape global market dynamics.
AAP · Feb 25, 2024 Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Activists demand transparency over Malaysia's move to extend Lynas Rare Earth's operations Environmentalists have slammed Malaysia's move to let Australian miner Lynas import and process rare earths until March 2026
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026 Malaysia’s government says it will allow Lynas Rare Earths to continue to import and process rare earths until March 2026
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Australia's Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths says it will temporarily shut down most of its operations in Malaysia for upgrades while dealing with a legal battle with the Malaysian government over its operating license
ABC News · Feb 1, 2023 Piccadilly Street Dam in Kalgoorlie runs dry, prompting call for urgent support The sale of municipal water has come under scrutiny after an inland WA city's biggest dam was emptied. The mayor says blanket restrictions will be implemented.
AAP · Aug 26, 2022 Lynas posts record FY as rare earths surge Lynas Rare Earths has posted a record full-year result on demand for minerals critical to the digital economy, electrification and national security.
ABC News · Aug 24, 2022 As EVs drive a mining revolution, will Australia become a battery minerals superpower? A cocktail of minerals is needed to make EV batteries and Australia has them in abundance. But will the country capitalise on its natural resources advantage?
ABC News · Jun 14, 2022 Pentagon awards Australian rare earths miner Lynas $US120m contract to build plant in Texas Lynas Rare Earths has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defence to build a processing facility in Texas.