# Rare Earth Mining News

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## Trump Wants Greenland's Resources: Here's What It Would Take To Actually Mine Them

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trump-wants-greenland-s-resources-here-s-what-it-would-take-to-actually-mine-the--2c871049-4a8e-4711-a2ee-f3d0c3da7ff5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/trump-wants-greenland-s-resources-here-s-what-it-would-take-to-actually-mine-the--2c871049-4a8e-4711-a2ee-f3d0c3da7ff5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T16:55:52.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T17:31:37.687Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T17:31:37.687Z
- Company: Greenland Mines Ltd. (GRML)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/GRML/press-releases/4971212912375839)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.175
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

The article discusses the strategic interest in Greenland's rare earth and critical mineral resources, particularly in the context of US political interest. It profiles Greenland Mines Ltd., highlighting its Skaergaard and Sarfartoq projects, while noting the significant logistical and regulatory challenges of Arctic mining.

## PEC: Raptor Resource Definition Drilling Planning Underway

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pec-raptor-resource-definition-drilling-planning-underway--b92456ce-bcfb-40ac-a504-6c154a8aff03) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pec-raptor-resource-definition-drilling-planning-underway--b92456ce-bcfb-40ac-a504-6c154a8aff03.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T22:58:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T23:04:24.732Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T23:04:24.732Z
- Company: Perpetual Resources Limited (PEC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154515)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.327
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling, Nearology Play

Perpetual Resources has commenced planning for a resource definition drilling program at its Raptor Rare Earth Project in Brazil. The program aims to define the scale and continuity of high-grade ionic adsorption clay mineralisation to support a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate.

## ACLARA UPDATES PENCO MODULE PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aclara-updates-penco-module-preliminary-economic-assessment--e8da2f35-0c07-459a-9144-c664ba76a908) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aclara-updates-penco-module-preliminary-economic-assessment--e8da2f35-0c07-459a-9144-c664ba76a908.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:35:12.644Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:35:12.644Z
- Company: Aclara Resources Inc. (ARA.TO)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ARA.TO/press-releases/8838801805506421)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.636
- Atlas tags: PEA-Supporting, NPV Increase, IRR Increase, Capex Increase, Opex Increase, Preliminary Study, Market Risk, QP/CP Signed, Resource Update, NI 43-101 Compliant, Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource, Category Upgrade, Tonnage Growth, Cut-off Disclosed

Aclara Resources Inc. announced an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Penco Module rare earth project in Chile, reporting a post-tax NPV8 of US$344 million and an IRR of 26.1%. The PEA is supported by an updated Mineral Resource Estimate totaling 35.8 Mt Measured and Indicated at 2,095 ppm TREO, with 74% classified as Measured. The project benefits from a high concentration of heavy rare earths, secured first-stage environmental approval, and a vertical integration strategy with Project Dynamo in Louisiana.

## Neotech Metals appoints DRA for Hecla-Kilmer resource estimate

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/neotech-metals-appoints-dra-for-hecla-kilmer-resource-estimate--904a5d5e-494b-4d46-adce-f05d8dd367d2) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/neotech-metals-appoints-dra-for-hecla-kilmer-resource-estimate--904a5d5e-494b-4d46-adce-f05d8dd367d2.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T14:01:32.895Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T14:20:43.761Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T14:20:43.761Z
- Company: Neotech Metals
- Original source: [miningtechnology](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/neotech-dra-hecla-kilmer-resource-estimate/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.467
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

Neotech Metals has signed an agreement with DRA Global to conduct a NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate and a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Hecla-Kilmer Rare Earth project in Ontario. The work will utilize data from 2024 and 2025 drilling campaigns and will be supported by the Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund.

## ACLARA COMPLETES BASIC ENGINEERING FOR ITS U.S. HEAVY RARE EARTHS SEPARATION FACILITY IN LOUISIANA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aclara-completes-basic-engineering-for-its-u-s-heavy-rare-earths-separation-faci--a880e2a2-a28a-4e7a-9eb8-c74a8be2c258) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aclara-completes-basic-engineering-for-its-u-s-heavy-rare-earths-separation-faci--a880e2a2-a28a-4e7a-9eb8-c74a8be2c258.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T11:38:50.923Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T11:38:50.923Z
- Company: Aclara Resources Inc. (ARA.TO)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ARA.TO/press-releases/5381585412408283)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, QP/CP Signed, Single Domain Only

Aclara Resources has completed basic engineering for its Project Dynamo heavy rare earths separation facility in Louisiana, designed by Hatch Ltd. The update includes improved metallurgical recovery estimates for several oxides, an expanded product slate, and a revised US$494 million capital estimate.

## Nordique Critical Metals Announces TSXV Final Approval for its Acquisition of Option to Earn Up to 80% Interest in the Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project in Québec; Files Amended 2026 Kwyjibo PEA Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nordique-critical-metals-announces-tsxv-final-approval-for-its-acquisition-of-op--f266089f-b5bd-4ef7-bed8-ebf81b22154c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nordique-critical-metals-announces-tsxv-final-approval-for-its-acquisition-of-op--f266089f-b5bd-4ef7-bed8-ebf81b22154c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T03:05:23.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T23:02:21.543Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T23:02:21.543Z
- Company: Nordique Critical Metals Inc. (NQC)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2163-tsx-venture/nqc/212807-nordique-critical-metals-announces-tsxv-final-approval-for-its-acquisition-of-option-to-earn-up-to-80-interest-in-the-kwyjibo-rare-earth-project-in-quebec-files-amended-2026-kwyjibo-pea-report.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.526
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Inferred Resource

Nordique Critical Metals has received final TSXV approval to acquire an option for up to an 80% interest in the Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project in Québec through a two-phase earn-in agreement with SOQUEM. Additionally, the company filed an amended Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to provide technical clarifications regarding mineralized material terminology, resource definitions, and cut-off values.

## Neotech Metals Engages DRA to Deliver Maiden Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment at Hecla-Kilmer

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/neotech-metals-engages-dra-to-deliver-maiden-resource-estimate-and-preliminary-e--c1221f39-f213-4ed1-af60-27a64009b636) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/neotech-metals-engages-dra-to-deliver-maiden-resource-estimate-and-preliminary-e--c1221f39-f213-4ed1-af60-27a64009b636.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T03:02:01.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T08:16:37.512Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T08:16:37.512Z
- Company: Neotech Metals Corp. (NTMC)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3299-cse/ntmc/212695-neotech-metals-engages-dra-to-deliver-maiden-resource-estimate-and-preliminary-economic-assessment-at-hecla-kilmer.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource (neutral), PEA-Supporting (neutral)

Neotech Metals has engaged DRA Global to conduct a maiden NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Hecla-Kilmer Rare Earth project in Ontario. The mandate aims to provide continuity from geological modeling through to economic analysis, integrating ongoing metallurgical work.

## BSN: Drilling Underway At Rochedale Heavy Rare Earth Prospect

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bsn-drilling-underway-at-rochedale-heavy-rare-earth-prospect--cb6e045b-00f6-47dc-a44e-c484ea6c66a6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bsn-drilling-underway-at-rochedale-heavy-rare-earth-prospect--cb6e045b-00f6-47dc-a44e-c484ea6c66a6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-12T21:12:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-12T22:13:45.550Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-12T22:13:45.550Z
- Company: Basin Energy Limited (BSN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03151418)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.234
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Basin Energy has commenced maiden reverse circulation drilling at the Rochedale heavy rare earth prospect within its Sybella-Barkly Project in Queensland. The program, co-funded by the Queensland Government, aims to test a new mineralisation model involving phosphatic sediments, with assay results expected in December 2026.

## Spark Returns 2.00% TREO in a Grab Sample at the Cruzeta Road Cut; Drilling Planned Below

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spark-returns-2-00-treo-in-a-grab-sample-at-the-cruzeta-road-cut-drilling-planne--135230ae-999b-495f-9553-83934daca463) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spark-returns-2-00-treo-in-a-grab-sample-at-the-cruzeta-road-cut-drilling-planne--135230ae-999b-495f-9553-83934daca463.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T09:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T09:47:55.490Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T09:47:55.490Z
- Company: Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (SPRK.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/SPRK.CN/press-releases/6067093924070771)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.691
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

Spark Energy Minerals reported a high-grade grab sample from the Cruzeta Road Cut at its Arapaima Project in Brazil, returning 19,991 ppm (2.00%) total rare earth oxides (TREO), the highest assay reported by the company. This sample, taken from granite, indicates a new target style beyond the previously interpreted clay-hosted mineralization. Additionally, channel sampling yielded 22 m averaging 2,392 ppm TREO and 4 m averaging 1,725 ppm TREO, with magnet rare earth oxides accounting for at least 36.0% of TREO in the grab sample. The company plans follow-up drilling below the road cut to test this new target at depth.

## Spark Returns 2.00% TREO in a Grab Sample at the Cruzeta Road Cut; Drilling Planned Below

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spark-returns-2-00-treo-in-a-grab-sample-at-the-cruzeta-road-cut-drilling-planne--3da56eba-8142-4259-b7cf-290904999535) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spark-returns-2-00-treo-in-a-grab-sample-at-the-cruzeta-road-cut-drilling-planne--3da56eba-8142-4259-b7cf-290904999535.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T04:02:03.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T10:21:31.929Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T10:21:31.929Z
- Company: Spark Energy Minerals Inc. (SPRK)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2089-cse/sprk/212538-spark-returns-2-00-treo-in-a-grab-sample-at-the-cruzeta-road-cut-drilling-planned-below.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.591
- Atlas tags: Multi-Domain Tested

Spark Energy Minerals reported high-grade rare earth results from grab and channel sampling at the Cruzeta Road Cut within its Arapaima Project in Brazil. A grab sample returned 2.00% TREO, the highest assay to date for the project, indicating a new granite-hosted rare earth target. Channel samples also showed strong results, including 22 meters averaging 2,392 ppm TREO, with significant magnet rare earth content. The company plans follow-up drilling to test this new target at depth.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.