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American Resources' Electrified Materials Commences Initial 2026 Shipments of End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries, Advancing U.S. Circular Critical Minerals...
EMCO expands battery aggregation and conditioning activities to support domestic refining and mineral independence FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / American Resources Corporation ("American Resources" or the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corporation ("EMCO"), an innovative recycler of metals and minerals, has commenced receiving initial 2026... Read more
IperionX Receives Prototype Purchase Order for U.S. Army Heavy Ground Combat Systems
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) has received a US$0.3 million prototype purchase order from American Rheinmetall for the production of 700 lightweight titanium components for U.S. Army heavy ground combat systems. This initial purchase order has the potential to lead to a significantly larger agreement upon successful delivery of this initial... Read more
ReElement Technologies and SAGINT Mint World's First Utility Token for Critical Minerals, Enabling DFARS-Ready Supply Chain Traceability
Blockchain-based utility token demonstrates end-to-end provenance, compliance readiness, and auditability for refined rare earth oxides FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources"), through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), and SAGINT Inc., a leading provider of blockchain-based digital asset... Read more
Defense Metals Appoints Robin Jones as Vice President, Projects
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 21, 2026 /CNW/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Jones as Vice President, Projects. Mr. Jones is a senior mining executive and professional mechanical engineer with more than 30 years of international experience in the development and execution of complex mining and... Read more
Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials to create new "mine-to-metal & alloy" rare-earth champion
DENVER, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth elements (REE), and other critical materials, today announced it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASX: ASM) (ASM), a leading producer of REE metals and alloys. The transaction values ASM at... Read more
American Resources: ReElement Technologies Produces Greater Than 99.9% Pure Samarium
Successfully achieves high‑purity samarium through internally developed flow sheet Targeting defense and advanced industrial partners requiring 99.9% to 99.99% purity, sourced from customer‑provided recycled feedstock ReElement's multi‑mineral, multi‑feedstock refining platform continues to set global benchmarks for versatility and efficiency FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 /... Read more
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium to Initiate Magnetotelluric (MT) Survey at the Otherside Uranium Property, Targeting Uranium-Prospective EM Conductor
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2026) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") is pleased to announce that it has engaged Quantec Geoscience Ltd. ("Quantec") to complete a SPARTAN Magnetotelluric ("MT") survey in Q1 2026 on the Company's 100%-owned Otherside Uranium Property (Figure 1) in... Read more
IperionX Receives Final $4.6M In DoW Funding and 290 Metric Tons of Titanium Scrap from U.S. Government
U.S. Department of War, through its Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, has obligated the final US$4.6 million under IperionX’s previously announced US$47.1 million award Funds will be applied to the scale-up of production to 1,400 tpa at IperionX’s Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia, with planning, design and long lead time activities underway The U.S. Government has also... Read more
Ucore Rare Metals Applauds Trump Administration's Actions to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains
Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2026) - Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) ("Ucore" or the "Company") today expressed support for President Trump's recent initiatives under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act aimed at strengthening secure, domestic, and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals, including rare earth elements. Ucore believes these actions reinforce a... Read more
Aclara Resources and Argonne National Laboratory Partner to Develop AI-Enabled Digital Twin for Heavy Rare Earth Separation
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce that its U.S.-based subsidiary, Aclara Technologies Inc., has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Argonne National Laboratory ("ANL"), a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, to develop an artificial intelligence-enabled digital... Read more
Energy Fuels' U.S. Rare Earth Processing Expansion Boasts Lower-Than-Expected CAPEX, Significant Annual EBITDA, and Among the Lowest Cost NdPr Production in the...
Transformational Growth Investment Positions Energy Fuels as the Leading Western Rare Earth Producer Helping to Restore US Rare Earth Supply Chain Planned 6,000 tpa NdPr, 240 tpa Dysprosium, and 66 tpa Terbium Capability with First Quartile Cost Position DENVER, Jan. 15, 2026 /CNW/ - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) (Energy Fuels or the Company), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth... Read more
Namibia Critical Metals Files NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths "2B-4" Project
HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI) (OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce the filing of the independent NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project "2B-4" ("Lofdal" or the "Project") in Namibia. The Lofdal deposit has the potential for significant production of... Read more
CoTec: Following Completion of Expansion Concept Studies HyProMag USA Advances Expansion to Three States Supporting a Path To Triple U.S. Rare Earth Magnet...
Completed concept studies for expansion of South Carolina and Nevada hubs, increasing total HyProMag USA magnet and alloy production from 1,552 metric tons NdFeB to 4,656 metric tons NdFeB per annum, supporting scalable U.S. manufacturing strategy and reinforcing momentum towards a planned U.S. public listing Greater than $2 billion post-tax NPV and 38.7% real IRR for expanded developments, based on forecast... Read more
5E Advanced Materials Successfully Completes LCD Glass Trial for Major U.S. LCD Glass Manufacturer
Borate Product Successfully Passed All Qualification Parameters; Successful Trial Unlocks Path to Offtake Agreement HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, today announced that its boric... Read more
Hesai Announces Partnership with MOVIN, Redefining the Future of 3D Motion Capture
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, announced today it has entered into a partnership with MOVIN to supply advanced lidar solutions for the company's 3D motion-capture systems. Traditional motion-capture systems are expensive and complex, requiring a full studio, marker suits, skilled actors, and engineering support. They're... Read more
American Resources: ReElement Technologies Partners with Transition Equity Partners to Expand Global Critical Mineral and Rare Earth Refining Capacity and...
$200 Million Strategic Equity Facility Accelerates U.S. and Allied Critical Mineral Refining Capacity Marion, Indiana Facility Anchors Scalable Platform for Heavy Rare Earths, Defense Minerals, and Magnet Supply Chains FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources") through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation... Read more
Energy Fuels' US-Produced "Heavy" Rare Earth Oxide Successfully Qualified for Use in Permanent Magnets
The Company's 99.9% purity dysprosium oxide produced at its White Mesa Mill in Utah passes initial purity and QA/QC processes of major South Korean permanent magnet manufacturer; terbium and potentially samarium oxide production expected in early 2026. DENVER, Dec. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of critical materials, including uranium and rare earth... Read more
5E Advanced Materials Files Foundational U.S. Patent to Protect Closed-Loop In-situ Boron Mining and Production Technology
Claims Would Strengthen Competitive Moat and Reinforce Market Leadership Omnibus Application includes 167 Invention Claims Covering 5E's End-to-End Borate Mining, Bolstering Long-term IP Protection HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a U.S. development-stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global... Read more
Geomega Resources Accelerates Growth with New Integrated R&D and Piloting Facility Supported by $750,000 Federal Contribution
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Geomega Resources Inc. (TSXV: GMA) ("Geomega" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has secured a $750,000 repayable contribution from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to support the development of Geomega's new integrated laboratories and piloting facilities, (the "Project") at the Corporation's Saint-Hubert site,... Read more
Independent Testing Confirms Elevated Magnet and Heavy Rare Earth Presence at Graphite One's Alaska Graphite Deposit
Magnet and Heavy Rare Earths comprise 85% of total REEs in the test material Testing finds elevated Dysprosium, Yttrium and Scandium presence in Graphite Creek garnet CEO: "presence of 14 magnet or Heavy Rare Earths at Graphite Creek further confirms that ours is a generational deposit for the tech applications transforming our world" G1 is planning 2026 REE testing program with U.S. National Lab... Read more
IperionX and Carver Pump to Accelerate Critical Component Production for U.S. Navy Ships
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to announce a project with Carver Pump Company (Carver Pump), a leading U.S. manufacturer of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy, to accelerate the production of critical long lead time titanium components for naval shipbuilding. Carver Pump has placed an initial purchase order with IperionX for... Read more
Ucore Rare Metals Readies for Louisiana 2026 Heavy Rare Earth Element Processing
Ucore Updates on Advancements and Accomplishments for: US Department of War HREE Demonstration & RapidSX™ Technology US Transition Project from Ucore's - Kingston, Ontario, CAN, Commercialization and Demonstration Facility - to -Alexandria, Louisiana, USA, Strategic Metals Complex & HREE Refinery Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2025) - Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX:... Read more
American Resources: ReElement Technologies Expands Critical and Rare Earth Element Intellectual Property Portfolio with Five New Patent Applications
New filings strengthen U.S. supply chain for germanium, antimony, terbium, gallium, gadolinium, yttrium and advanced heavy rare earth separation technologies Aligning Technology with High-Demand Markets and Immediate Commercial Opportunities Patents developed using advanced software capabilities - including machine learning - and supported in partnership with Royalty Management Holding Corp.... Read more
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Announces Drilling Updates on ULTRA HARD ROCK Target and Auger Drilling on ULTRA IAC Target in Goias, Brazil
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2025) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") is pleased to announce that Ultra Rare Earth Inc. ("Ultra") is continuing with the diamond drill program, announced by Appia in its press release dated October 22, 2025, on the High Grade Zone on the project formerly... Read more
5E Advanced Materials Reports Positive Progress with Commencement of LCD Glass Trial
Customer Initiates Product Testing with Glass Furnace Receiving First Batch of 5E Boric Acid; Results Expected Before Year-end HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FEAM) (ASX:5EA), a U.S. development-stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative... Read more
Namibia Critical Metals Announces Positive Pre-Feasibility Study for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project
HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) is pleased to announce the results of its Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project "Lofdal 2B-4" ("Lofdal" or the "Project") in Namibia. The Lofdal deposit has the potential for significant production of dysprosium ("Dy"),... Read more
Century Lithium Achieves High Recovery Of Rare Earth And Critical Elements From Primary Leach Solutions
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Century Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) ("Century Lithium" or "the Company") is pleased to report positive results from its ongoing test work on the recovery of rare earth elements ("REEs") from primary lithium leach solutions generated from its 100%-owned Angel Island lithium project in Nevada, USA. The initial testing indicates that high REE recoveries... Read more
American Resources and ReElement Technologies Partner with SAGINT to Implement Blockchain-Based Tokenization for Global Critical Mineral Traceability and Transparency...
Strategic Agreement Introduces Blockchain-Powered Traceability, Digital Warehouse Receipts and Compliant Financing Solutions for Critical and Rare Earth Elements Equity commitment by American Resources aligns with the next generation of compliant digital infrastructure for U.S. critical materials on a global basis FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)... Read more
American Resources: ReElement Technologies Announces Recycled Magnet Processing Agreement with ERI
Agreement establishes commercial framework for domestic production of refined rare earth oxides from recycled magnet waste Agreement follows ReElement's recently announced $1.4 billion partnership with U.S. Department of War FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") through its minority holding in ReElement... Read more
ERI and ReElement Technologies Announce Rare Earth Elements Strategic Processing Partnership
Agreement establishes commercial framework for domestic production of refined rare earth oxides from recycled magnet waste FRESNO, Calif. / Nov 20, 2025 / Business Wire / ERI, the nation’s leading material resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider and largest recycler of electronics, today announced the signing of a commercial processing agreement with American Resources... Read more
MP Materials and the U.S. Department of War Partner with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) to Develop Rare Earth Refinery Joint Venture
Joint Venture under Historic U.S.–Saudi Critical Mineral Cooperation Framework Marks a Major Step toward Diversifying the Global Supply Chain for America and Its Allies Capital-Light Structure for MP Materials Unlocks Strategic Value and Accelerates Long-Term Growth Potential for Shareholders WASHINGTON / Nov 19, 2025 / Business Wire / MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), America’s fully-integrated rare earth... Read more
5E Advanced Materials Announces Substantial Resource Upgrade; Total Measured and Indicated Borate Resources Increase 61% and Lithium Resources Increase 54%
Upgraded Resources unlocks expansion optionality at Fort Cady HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a development stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates, advanced boron derivative materials, and critical minerals, today announced a material increase to its... Read more
5E Advanced Materials Hosts Q1 Call; Highlights Federal Recognition of Boron, Customer Validation, and Progress Toward 2026 FID
HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 14, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a development stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, today announced key takeaways from its fiscal first-quarter conference call. Chief Executive Officer Paul Weibel outlined... Read more
American Resources and ReElement Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership with Republic of Uzbekistan to Advance Critical Mineral Supply Chain Beginning with Tungsten...
Agreement establishes framework to source, process, and refine critical minerals - including tungsten, germanium, and rare earth elements - to strengthen bilateral economic and industrial cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / November 10, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), along with its minority holding in... Read more
Aclara Resources and Vac Strengthen Mine-To-Magnet Collaboration During Visit to Aclara's Pilot Plant in Brazil
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 7, 2025 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or "Company") (TSX:ARA) was pleased to host representatives from eVAC Magnetics LLC and Vacuumschmelze (VAC), at its Carina Project pilot plant facility this week, strengthening the ongoing collaboration between both companies to design and implement a fully integrated, ESG-focused rare earths supply chain for permanent magnets. The... Read more
5E Advanced Materials Welcomes U.S. Designation of Boron as a Critical Mineral, Strengthening Fort Cady Project
Boron's inclusion on the 2025 U.S. Critical Minerals List reinforces 5E's role as America's next advanced-stage, domestic boron supplier HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 7, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. ("5E" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FEAM) (ASX:5EA), a U.S. development-stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron... Read more
MP Materials Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Record NdPr production of 721 metric tons, a 51% increase year over year Second best quarterly REO production of 13,254 metric tons DoW Price Protection Agreement commenced October 1, 2025 Return to profitability expected in Q4 2025 and beyond MP Targets Mid-2026 for heavy rare earth commissioning with Dy/Tb production focus Generated consolidated revenue of $53.6 million Magnetics Segment continued to scale,... Read more
Aclara Resources Announces Filing and Results of Pre-Feasibility Study for Its Flagship Carina Project
After-tax NPV8 of US$1.1B based on Mineral Reserves TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2025 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce the filing and results of the pre-feasibility study (the "PFS") of the Company's flagship asset, the Carina Project ("Carina" or the "Project") based on Mineral Reserves. The PFS, titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report &... Read more
Rare Element Resources Provides Rare Earth Project Update
FIRESTONE, Colo. / Nov 05, 2025 / Business Wire / Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the Company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming (the “Demonstration Plant” or “Plant”). Building on the Company’s July update, design reviews have been completed, with system improvements and modifications... Read more
Ucore Rare Metals Announces Strategic Alliance with Vacuumschmelze and eVAC Magnetics LLC for the Supply of Rare Earth Oxides
Ucore announces: eVAC Magnetics has completed construction of a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Sumter County, South Carolina with support from the US DoW and a $111.9 million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit VAC also produces magnets at its facilities in Europe requiring rare earth oxides for product lines including neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) and Samarium-Cobalt... Read more