# Rare Earths Americas hits magnet metals at Homer Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a Original source: https://www.northernminer.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer/1003895126/ Publisher: northernminer Original announcement: 2026-09-24T14:17:11.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T16:48:27.257Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T16:48:27.257Z - Company: Rare Earths Americas - Ticker: REA - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Brazil - Primary commodity: Rare earths - Secondary commodities: Niobium, Tantalum - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-24 16:48:28 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Rare Earths Americas reported initial drilling results from its Homer project in Brazil, highlighting near-surface rare earth mineralization enriched in dysprosium and terbium. The company is conducting a $5-million RC and diamond drilling program and targeting an initial mineral resource estimate in 2027. Reasoning: Initial RC drilling at Homer project shows significant TREO grades and heavy rare earth enrichment in near-surface clay/saprolite, though metallurgical recoverability remains an unproven risk. - Positive factor: near-surface mineralization - Positive factor: heavy rare earth enrichment - Positive factor: broad mineralization footprint - Negative factor: recoverability risk - Negative factor: early-stage project status Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Initial drilling results are outlining mineralization across a 2.15 sq. km area, expanding the known footprint. Evidence · text > Results from 11 holes outlined mineralization across about 2.15 sq. km **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: The project is described as an early-stage exploration project targeting an ionic adsorption clay deposit style. Evidence · text > The rare earths occur in near-surface clay and saprolite ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### RC-TGA-0010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-0) Homer · rare\_earths #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0010 - Project: Homer - Commodity: rare\_earths - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 2233 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO - Intercept: 22 m - From: 5 m - To: 27 m - Intercept Depth: 5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RC-TGA-0010:5-27 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid TREO grade over a significant width in near-surface saprolite. - Positive factor: broad mineralization Evidence · text > Hole RC-TGA-0010 cut 22 metres grading 2,233 parts per million \(ppm\) total rare earth oxides \(TREO\) from five metres depth #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-1) Homer · rare\_earths #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0010 - Project: Homer - Commodity: rare\_earths - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 3356 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO - Intercept: 7 m - From: 5 m - To: 12 m - Intercept Depth: 5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RC-TGA-0010:5-12 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including seven metres at 3,356 ppm TREO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-2) Homer · rare\_earths #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0004 - Project: Homer - Commodity: rare\_earths - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 2238 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO - Intercept: 13 m - From: 16 m - To: 29 m - Intercept Depth: 16 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RC-TGA-0004:16-29 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Good TREO grade with very high heavy REO percentage \(40.9%\). - Positive factor: high heavy REO content Evidence · text > Hole RC-TGA-0004 returned 13 metres at 2,238 ppm TREO from 16 metres #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-3) Homer · rare\_earths #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0004 - Project: Homer - Commodity: rare\_earths - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 3909 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO - Intercept: 3 m - From: 16 m - To: 19 m - Intercept Depth: 16 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RC-TGA-0004:16-19 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade intercept with significant heavy REO enrichment. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including three metres at 3,909 ppm TREO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-4) Homer · niobium #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0014 - Project: Homer - Commodity: niobium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 1096 - Grade Unit: ppm niobium oxide - Intercept: 11 m - From: 21 m - To: 32 m - Intercept Depth: 21 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RC-TGA-0014:21-32 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Identification of niobium mineralization alongside REEs. Evidence · text > Hole RC-TGA-0014 cut 11 metres grading 1,096 ppm niobium oxide from 21 metres #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-5) Homer · tantalum #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0014 - Project: Homer - Commodity: tantalum - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 47 - Grade Unit: ppm tantalum oxide - Intercept: 11 m - From: 21 m - To: 32 m - Intercept Depth: 21 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RC-TGA-0014:21-32 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace tantalum oxide identified in the same interval as niobium. Evidence · text > with 47 ppm tantalum oxide #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-6) Homer · niobium #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0014 - Project: Homer - Commodity: niobium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 1009 - Grade Unit: ppm niobium oxide - Intercept: 7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Deeper interval showing continued niobium mineralization. Evidence · text > A deeper interval returned seven metres at 1,009 ppm niobium oxide #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RC-TGA-0014 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rare-earths-americas-hits-magnet-metals-at-homer--5878c318-9178-4a8b-ae0e-af2923a1ae0a#fact-drill-facts-7) Homer · tantalum #### Identity - Hole ID: RC-TGA-0014 - Project: Homer - Commodity: tantalum - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: REA #### Geometry - Grade: 42 - Grade Unit: ppm tantalum oxide - Intercept: 7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace tantalum oxide identified in deeper interval. Evidence · text > and 42 ppm tantalum oxide #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.