# Rare Earth Elements Mining News

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## SAGA Metals Completes Diamond Drill Program at the Wolverine Rare Earth Project - All 22 Holes Totalling 3,241 Metres Intersect Prospective REE-Bearing Alteration

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-completes-diamond-drill-program-at-the-wolverine-rare-earth-project--cd304841-696e-4078-b026-2ba7a72e249d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-completes-diamond-drill-program-at-the-wolverine-rare-earth-project--cd304841-696e-4078-b026-2ba7a72e249d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:19:31.746Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:19:31.746Z
- Company: SAGA Metals Corp. (SAGA.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/SAGA.V/press-releases/5555947877903000)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.21
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

SAGA Metals has completed a 3,241-metre maiden diamond drill program at the Wolverine Heavy REE Project in Labrador. While all 22 holes intersected prospective REE-bearing alteration, assay results for the program are currently pending.

## Eastport Confirms REE-Mineral Discovery, Supporting Potential For Large-Scale REE Deposit, with SEM007 Intersecting 347m at 0.20% TREO

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/eastport-confirms-ree-mineral-discovery-supporting-potential-for-large-scale-ree--a7e4053f-fc13-4273-9316-940d78a3e9be) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/eastport-confirms-ree-mineral-discovery-supporting-potential-for-large-scale-ree--a7e4053f-fc13-4273-9316-940d78a3e9be.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T11:39:13.834Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T11:39:13.834Z
- Company: Eastport Critical Metals Corp. (EVI.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/EVI.V/press-releases/5282846429699204)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.441
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

Eastport Critical Metals Corp. has confirmed a significant REE discovery at the Semarule Project in Botswana, highlighted by hole SEM007 intersecting 347m at 0.20% TREO. The drilling confirms continuous mineralisation across a large syenite complex, with high-value magnet rare earth oxides accounting for approximately 29% of the TREO.

## Defense Metals Resource Upgrade Drilling Intersects 2.33% TREO over 153 Metres at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-33-treo-over-153-metres-at--c6ed38ee-fcbc-4217-9d02-2c7963c7814a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-33-treo-over-153-metres-at--c6ed38ee-fcbc-4217-9d02-2c7963c7814a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T11:16:29.324Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T11:23:25.641Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T11:23:25.641Z
- Company: Defense Metals Corp. (DEFN)
- Original source: [cnw](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-33-treo-over-153-metres-at-the-wicheeda-rare-earth-project-863288542.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.582
- Atlas tags: None

Defense Metals announced final assay results from ten core drill holes at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Project, totaling 1,702 metres. The resource infill drilling successfully intersected significant widths of moderate to high-grade rare earth element mineralization, with several holes exceeding predicted inferred block model grades. These results are expected to positively contribute to an uplift in resource classification from Inferred to Indicated or better.

## REE: Annual Report to shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ree-annual-report-to-shareholders--710411d0-b8d5-4b40-81af-7a14a22ecb8b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ree-annual-report-to-shareholders--710411d0-b8d5-4b40-81af-7a14a22ecb8b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-30T07:38:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T08:29:04.416Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T08:29:04.416Z
- Company: RareX Limited (REE)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03146585)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.701
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, High Recovery, Recovery Improving, Multi-Domain Tested, Maiden Resource, New Discovery, Permitting Milestone, Strategic Partnership, Capital Secured, Mill Route, Gravity Route

RareX Limited's Annual Report details substantial progress across its projects, notably the granting of a Mining Lease for the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, a key de-risking milestone. Metallurgical testwork at Cummins Range achieved record rare earth and phosphate recoveries, alongside confirming viable extraction for gallium and scandium. Additionally, maiden drilling at the Khaleesi Project identified new copper mineralisation, and high-grade rare earth oxides were found at Mt Mansbridge, while the Mrima Hill Project in Kenya is advancing through a tender process with secured funding.

## OM1: Annual Report to Shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/om1-annual-report-to-shareholders--2575b782-75d9-4bed-a3dd-eef88769a1b9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/om1-annual-report-to-shareholders--2575b782-75d9-4bed-a3dd-eef88769a1b9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T07:37:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T14:43:08.395Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T14:43:08.395Z
- Company: Omnia Metals Group Ltd (OM1)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03145526)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.152
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Stale Data Re-release, No Significant Mineralization, Exploration Drilling, Deleterious Elements Present, Tenure Reduction, Capital Raise, Stale Estimate

Omnia Metals Group Ltd pivoted its strategy to focus on critical minerals in the US, acquiring the Stibnite Ridge Antimony and Silver Project and staking the Radix REE and Gallium Project in Montana, supported by $3.1 million in capital raises. Initial reconnaissance at Radix identified high-priority REE-Nb targets, while drilling at the Salt Creek Gold Project in Australia returned no significant mineralization. The company also entered a JV for the Corvette Project, which has historical high-grade gold intercepts, and continues to hold an earn-in interest in a Canadian lithium project.

## JAGUAR URANIUM REPORTS RARE EARTH OXIDES ASSOCIATED WITH URANIUM-PHOSPHATE-VANADIUM MINERALIZATION AT THE BERLIN ASSET IN COLOMBIA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/jaguar-uranium-reports-rare-earth-oxides-associated-with-uranium-phosphate-vanad--c442885b-cfcb-4f2e-a694-a6ed18efa9f0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/jaguar-uranium-reports-rare-earth-oxides-associated-with-uranium-phosphate-vanad--c442885b-cfcb-4f2e-a694-a6ed18efa9f0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-24T10:55:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T11:58:37.707Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T11:58:37.707Z
- Company: Jaguar Uranium Corp. (JAGU)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/JAGU/press-releases/6862975961606527)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.499
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play, High Grade REE

Jaguar Uranium reported assay results from a resampling program of historical drill core at its Berlin Uranium–Rare Earth Project in Colombia. The results confirmed significant rare earth oxide mineralization, including magnet rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, dysprosium), associated with uranium, vanadium, and phosphate. The highest reported intercept was 0.63 m grading 3,570 ppm TREO and 607 ppm MREO, highlighting the polymetallic nature and strategic importance of the project.

## Volta Drills 7.37% Rare Earth Oxide and 252.7 g/t Gallium Oxide over 1.5m at Springer

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Volta Metals Ltd. (VLTA)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314354/Volta-Drills-7.37-Rare-Earth-Oxide-and-252.7-gt-Gallium-Oxide-over-1.5m-at-Springer)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.738
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Infill Drilling, Step-Out Extension

Volta Metals announced high-grade drill results from its Springer Rare Earth Element - Gallium deposit in Ontario, Canada, highlighted by an exceptional intercept of 7.37% TREO and 252.7 g/t Gallium Oxide over 1.5m. The drilling confirmed and extended both rare earth and gallium mineralization, with gallium being richer than expected and present across all three holes. These results are expected to strengthen the foundation for an upcoming updated mineral resource estimate in Q1 2027.

## Eastport Intersects 47.5m at 0.64% TREO From 20m Including 7.5m at 2.52% TREO Within 330m at 0.21% TREO at Semarule

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--01c46c9e-870e-403c-9d30-a73abc5998c7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--01c46c9e-870e-403c-9d30-a73abc5998c7.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-14T14:39:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Eastport Critical Metals Corp. (EVI.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/EVI.V/press-releases/7593902492028023)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Cut-off Undisclosed, exploration_5

Eastport Critical Metals announced highly encouraging assay results from the first diamond drill hole (SEM005) at its Semarule Rare Earth Elements Project in Botswana. The hole intersected a broad 330m interval grading 0.21% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) from 20m depth, including a high-grade section of 7.5m at 2.52% TREO and a bonanza intercept of 2.5m at 5.95% TREO. These results confirm strong grade continuity and significant scale potential over the 15km2 target area.

## Eastport Intersects 47.5m at 0.64% TREO From 20m Including 7.5m at 2.52% TREO Within 330m at 0.21% TREO at Semarule

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--ef8e6c87-799b-49cd-88b1-2ca800187ccd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--ef8e6c87-799b-49cd-88b1-2ca800187ccd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-14T14:39:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Eastport Critical Metals Corp. (EVI)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314178/Eastport-Intersects-47.5m-at-0.64-TREO-From-20m-Including-7.5m-at-2.52-TREO-Within-330m-at-0.21-TREO-at-Semarule)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.368
- Atlas tags: None

Eastport Critical Metals Corp. announced highly positive assay results from the first diamond drill hole, SEM005, at its Semarule Project in Botswana. The hole intersected a broad 330m zone grading 0.21% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) from 20m depth, including a higher-grade section of 47.5m at 0.64% TREO, which itself contained a bonanza-grade 7.5m interval at 2.52% TREO. Magnetic Rare Earth Oxides (MREO) account for an average of 28% of the TREO.

## SAGA Metals Commences Diamond Drilling at the Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element Project in Labrador - First Two Diamond Drill Holes Intersected Prospective REE-Bearing Volcanic Unit

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-commences-diamond-drilling-at-the-wolverine-heavy-rare-earth-element--53aaba4d-1be1-48e1-b258-831772062bcf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/saga-metals-commences-diamond-drilling-at-the-wolverine-heavy-rare-earth-element--53aaba4d-1be1-48e1-b258-831772062bcf.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-02T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: SAGA Metals Corp. (SAGA.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/SAGA.V/press-releases/5827179413526779)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.513
- Atlas tags: Exploration Drilling, Maiden Resource Target, Step-Out Extension, New Target Identified, No Assay Results, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Metal Equivalent Opaque

SAGA Metals has initiated diamond drilling at its Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element Project in Labrador, with the first two holes, W26-001 and W26-002, successfully intersecting the prospective REE-bearing volcanic unit. This early-stage program has confirmed the presence of the target unit at depth and identified a new sub-vertical structural mineralization style, expanding the project's exploration potential towards a maiden NI 43-101 resource estimate. While no assay results are yet available for these new holes, the geological observations are positive for the project's future.

# 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.