# Rare Earths Mining News

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## Power Minerals finds more rare earth riches 240m down at Morro do Ferro

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/power-minerals-finds-more-rare-earth-riches-240m-down-at-morro-do-ferro--57307ef2-89a9-4e1a-92f1-0b68f5cf2f89) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/power-minerals-finds-more-rare-earth-riches-240m-down-at-morro-do-ferro--57307ef2-89a9-4e1a-92f1-0b68f5cf2f89.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-22T03:17:48.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-22T05:03:00.055Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-22T05:03:00.055Z
- Company: Power Minerals (PNN)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/power-minerals-finds-more-rare-earth-riches-240m-down-at-morro-do-ferro/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.686
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

Power Minerals has reported high-grade rare earth drilling results at its Morro do Ferro project in Brazil, including a 2m intercept of 6.88% TREO at 240m depth. The results identify two distinct high-grade zones at depth and extend the known mineralisation, supporting the company's upcoming maiden mineral resource estimate.

## PNN: DEEPEST HIGH-GRADE REO AT MDF WITH 6.88% TREO AT 240m

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pnn-deepest-high-grade-reo-at-mdf-with-6-88-treo-at-240m--9ff957b8-355b-4c58-92e7-70ad2d5bfd25) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pnn-deepest-high-grade-reo-at-mdf-with-6-88-treo-at-240m--9ff957b8-355b-4c58-92e7-70ad2d5bfd25.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T22:40:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T23:23:59.469Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T23:23:59.469Z
- Company: Power Minerals Limited (PNN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155637)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.842
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Cut-off Undisclosed, Deleterious Elements Present

Power Minerals Limited has reported new high-grade rare earth oxide (REO) drill results from drillhole MFSR-054 at its Morro do Ferro Project in Brazil, including the deepest high-grade intersection to date of 2m at 6.88% TREO from 240m. The drilling also returned significant wide intercepts from surface, such as 50m at 9.0% TREO, extending mineralization to an impressive depth and providing crucial data for a planned maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate. The results confirm the continuation of high-grade REO mineralization and are supported by comprehensive QA/QC protocols.

## TYX: Soils Up To 10.6% Treo at the Sulima West Ring Structure

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tyx-soils-up-to-10-6-treo-at-the-sulima-west-ring-structure--3f80acd8-091d-4a38-b9fb-00517b5e0035) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tyx-soils-up-to-10-6-treo-at-the-sulima-west-ring-structure--3f80acd8-091d-4a38-b9fb-00517b5e0035.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T21:49:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T22:23:35.976Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T22:23:35.976Z
- Company: Tyranna Resources Limited (TYX)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155539)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.564
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Stale Data Re-release, Nearology Play, Uncertified Lab, No External Standards

Tyranna Resources has reported high-grade rare earth results from surface sampling at its Sulima West prospect in Angola, part of the Coola Project. Trench samples returned up to 10.6% TREO, while soil samples peaked at 10.8% TREO, with NdPr making up a significant portion of the total rare earths. These encouraging results, from less than 5% of the 4.2km diameter ring complex, highlight significant exploration upside, with further soil sample results pending and drilling planned for Q2 2027.

## AKN: Quarterly Activities Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/akn-quarterly-activities-report--3cda87e3-bd36-49be-ae8e-66cce01f3d59) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/akn-quarterly-activities-report--3cda87e3-bd36-49be-ae8e-66cce01f3d59.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T21:23:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T22:37:09.894Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T22:37:09.894Z
- Company: AUKING MINING LIMITED (AKN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155504)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.738
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Stale Data Re-release, Apparent Width Only, Nearology Play

AuKing Mining Limited reported strong drill results from its Tundulu Rare Earths Project in Malawi, including wide intervals of high-grade TREO and significant HREE+Y enrichment, expanding the known mineralized footprint. The company also expanded its portfolio by acquiring the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths Project and entering an earn-in agreement for the Qeqertaasaq Niobium and Rare Earths Project in Greenland, which includes historical high-grade niobium intercepts. These activities were supported by a successful $5 million share placement and a $9.14 million option underwriting.

## Riding the Rare Earths Rollercoaster: Outlook strong despite volatility

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riding-the-rare-earths-rollercoaster-outlook-strong-despite-volatility--0923fada-8cb8-4945-9afd-5ba57b542dba) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riding-the-rare-earths-rollercoaster-outlook-strong-despite-volatility--0923fada-8cb8-4945-9afd-5ba57b542dba.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T19:45:02.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T21:02:35.819Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T21:02:35.819Z
- Company: Critica (CRI)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/riding-the-rare-earths-rollercoaster-outlook-strong-despite-volatility/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.686
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

Critica has released scoping study results for its Jupiter rare earths project in Western Australia, a massive clay-hosted deposit. The study models an 8Mt per annum open pit operation with a post-tax NPV of $2 billion and an IRR of 48.4%.

## RDM: Sybella Six Metre Columns Leach Tests Underway

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rdm-sybella-six-metre-columns-leach-tests-underway--51a9482d-c83d-4138-88e6-27806cb0434c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rdm-sybella-six-metre-columns-leach-tests-underway--51a9482d-c83d-4138-88e6-27806cb0434c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T23:03:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T00:10:56.242Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T00:10:56.242Z
- Company: Red Metal Limited (RDM)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155095)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.234
- Atlas tags: Bench Scale Only, Heap Leach Route, Single Domain Only

Red Metal Limited has commenced large-diameter, six-metre tall column leach tests on Saprock and Transitional ore from the Sybella Kary Zone. These tests aim to simulate full-scale commercial heap conditions to de-risk future Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) design assumptions. Parallel tests are also underway using a coarser -30mm crush size to evaluate potential cost reductions.

## ION: Annual Report to shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ion-annual-report-to-shareholders--b8996e0f-0fef-4f23-8cdc-62fa7aa1126e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ion-annual-report-to-shareholders--b8996e0f-0fef-4f23-8cdc-62fa7aa1126e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:23:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T22:35:39.946Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T22:35:39.946Z
- Company: Iondrive Limited (ION)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154902)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, High Recovery, High Recovery, High Recovery, QA/QC Disclosed, Mill Route, POX/BIOX Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Iondrive Limited's annual report highlights a strategic pivot towards commercialization of its IONSolv™ metal extraction platform, achieving high leach recoveries of 93.5% for dysprosium and 96.5% for neodymium and praseodymium from end-of-life magnets. The company completed a positive techno-economic study, secured initial US market entry with government support, and expanded its platform to include solar panel recycling with over 85% silver extraction efficiency. Despite these advancements, the company reported a net loss of $7.0 million for the financial year.

## CRI: Critica Investor Webinar Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cri-critica-investor-webinar-presentation--2c61ccbb-6846-4610-8fc6-23c6bd7332cc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cri-critica-investor-webinar-presentation--2c61ccbb-6846-4610-8fc6-23c6bd7332cc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:20:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T22:36:59.092Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T22:36:59.092Z
- Company: Critica Limited (CRI)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154883)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.717
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Critica Limited has presented positive scoping study results for its Mt Lindsay tungsten-tin project and Jupiter rare earths-yttrium-gallium project, highlighting robust economics with after-tax NPVs of A$1.0 billion and A$2.0 billion respectively. The studies outline significant pre-production capital requirements and rapid paybacks, with production targets predominantly underpinned by Indicated Mineral Resources. The company is now advancing both projects towards further feasibility studies, off-take agreements, and securing funding.

## Perpetual reignites Raptor as rare earths race in Brazil heats up

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perpetual-reignites-raptor-as-rare-earths-race-in-brazil-heats-up--ba194d17-223c-4ed1-b796-7cb669ff696d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perpetual-reignites-raptor-as-rare-earths-race-in-brazil-heats-up--ba194d17-223c-4ed1-b796-7cb669ff696d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T01:49:58.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T03:03:13.720Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T03:03:13.720Z
- Company: Perpetual Resources (PEC)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/perpetual-reignites-raptor-as-rare-earths-race-in-brazil-heats-up/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling, QA/QC Disclosed, Single Domain Only

Perpetual Resources is planning a resource definition drilling campaign at its Raptor project in Brazil to support a potential maiden resource estimate. The project has shown high TREO grades and encouraging magnet rare earth recoveries in previous shallow drilling.

## Critica’s Jupiter study models $2bn rare earths project with two-year payback

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critica-s-jupiter-study-models-2bn-rare-earths-project-with-two-year-payback--baa9524d-836b-46de-b09d-29a9d2c31107) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critica-s-jupiter-study-models-2bn-rare-earths-project-with-two-year-payback--baa9524d-836b-46de-b09d-29a9d2c31107.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T01:47:25.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T03:04:06.888Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T03:04:06.888Z
- Company: Critica (CRI)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/criticas-jupiter-study-models-2bn-rare-earths-project-with-two-year-payback/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.706
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, Cut-off Disclosed, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Critica has released a scoping study for its Jupiter rare earths project in Western Australia, modeling an after-tax NPV of approximately A$2bn and an IRR of 48.4%. The study outlines a 14-year operation based on an updated 1.7Bt resource, with a production target heavily supported by Indicated Resources.

# 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.