Monash University has launched its Critical Minerals Initiative (MCMI) bringing together more than 40 researchers from its faculties of Business and Economics, Science, Engineering and Arts

Funds will also support continued work on a mixed rare earth carbonate demonstration plant, further drilling and resource definition, environmental approvals and general working capital.

Global rare earths mining investment platform Cascade Natural Resources has increased its previously announced investment

Australia will join around 20 nations in Washington this week for a rare earths and critical minerals summit aimed at strengthening cooperation on supply chains for Western economies.

The US is negotiating a rare earths partnership with Brazil

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corp has executed a nonbinding term sheet with Saudi Arabian industrial conglomerate Tariq Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Brothers Company (TQB)

Coal India is scouting partnership opportunities in rare-earth mining across Australia

China's rare earth exports in 2025 hit the highest level since at least 2014