Latest News About Rare Earths Americas

Here are the latest notable developments on rare earths in the Americas:

• United States expansion of domestic rare earths activity

  • A major milestone occurred with the opening of a new US-based rare earth operation tied to Brook Mine in Wyoming, signaling a shift toward domestic supply of rare earths and associated metals. This milestone was highlighted in a Bloomberg Businessweek piece covering the ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking for the Brook Mine project, described as the first new rare earth mine in the US in more than 70 years. This development underscores a broader push to re-shore critical minerals and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains.[1]

• Investment and exploration in the US and Brazil

  • Rare Earths Americas (REA), a US-based explorer, announced plans to develop and explore high-grade rare earth assets across the US and Brazil after securing private funding. The portfolio includes the Foothills project in Georgia and the Alpha, Constellation, and Homer projects in Brazil, with notable grades and substantial mineralization reported at multiple sites. This reflects ongoing investor interest in North and South American rare earth opportunities and diversification of supply sources.[2]

• Press and market activity in North America

  • Several press releases and market news items in early 2025–2026 discuss expansion, resource updates, and project economics for North American rare earth initiatives. While not all items confirm production timelines, they indicate growing activity and recognition of the Americas as a focal point for rare earth development, particularly for strategic materials like neodymium, dysprosium, and praseodymium.[3][4]

• Ongoing coverage of the sector

  • Industry coverage remains active across news aggregators and trade outlets, tracking new discoveries, resource estimates, and policy developments affecting rare earths in the Americas. For example, market news platforms and industry wires are consolidating updates on exploration results, project milestones, and funding rounds related to North and South American assets.[5][10]

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Citations:

• US Brook Mine/First new rare earth mine in decades highlighted by Bloomberg report.[1]
• Rare Earths Americas funding and assets in US and Brazil reported by Argus/related outlets.[2]
• Industry-wide updates and press coverage on North American rare earths activity.[4][3][5]