MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ionic Rare Earths Limited (ASX: IXR), based in Australia, an emerging miner, refiner and recycler of sustainable and traceable magnet and heavy rare earths needed to develop net-zero carbon technologies, today announced that Mr Tim Harrison, Managing Director and CEO, will present live at the Australian Rare Earths & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on November 19th, 2025. DATE: November 19th TIME: 1:00 PM ET ...

Core Insights - Powermax Minerals Inc. has announced the results of an integrated geoscientific interpretation on its Atikokan Rare Earth Element (REE) Property, identifying priority exploration targets across three blocks covering 9,416 hectares in Ontario [1][7] Exploration Program - The ongoing exploration program aims to validate and expand upon the desktop study results, incorporating field results into the Atikokan REE exploration model [4] - High-resolution airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys are being conducted to refine the geometry of REE-bearing zones [5] - Systematic surface sampling will confirm REE-bearing phases identified in the desktop review [5] Study Highlights - A well-defined REE corridor has been delineated along the contact between the White Otter Batholith and the Dashwa Gneissic Suite, indicating favorable conditions for REE-bearing alteration systems [5] - Strong REE anomalies have been confirmed in Blocks B and C, with Total Rare Earth Element (TREE) values ranging from 254 to 1,947 ppm, averaging approximately 616 ppm [5] - Additional localized potential has been identified in Block A, with TREE values between 339-1,111 ppm, averaging around 570 ppm [5] Company Overview - Powermax Minerals Inc. is focused on advancing rare earth element projects and holds options to acquire multiple properties, including the Atikokan REE Property and the Cameron REE Property [9]

Core Insights - Primary Hydrogen Corp. has identified two significant rare earth element (REE) anomaly clusters at its Wicheeda North REE Project in British Columbia [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The company completed a 401 line-kilometre airborne VTEM and magnetic survey covering an area of 25 square kilometres [1] - A total of 533 new soil samples were collected, increasing the total property-wide samples to 1,234 [1] - The identified high-priority REE anomaly clusters are located in the Grid A-South and Grid D-South areas [1] Group 2: Exploration Advancements - The company has applied for drilling and trenching permits to advance its exploration program [1] - The Wicheeda North Project is situated 5 km from Defense Metals Corp.'s Wicheeda deposit, which has a resource of 29.3 million tonnes at 2.27% total rare earth oxides (TREO) [1]

Core Insights - Dateline Resources Limited is providing an update on its drilling activities at the Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, indicating progress in its exploration efforts [1] Drilling Activities - The drilling program is nearly complete, with three drill rigs currently operating on site: one diamond rig and two reverse circulation (RC) rigs [1] - An additional sonic rig was previously supporting the program but has completed its tailings stability work and has been demobilized [1]

Core Insights - Dateline Resources Limited has provided an update on its drilling activities at the Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California, indicating progress in its exploration efforts [1] Drilling Activities - The drilling program is nearly complete, with three drill rigs currently operating on site: one diamond rig and two reverse circulation (RC) rigs [1] - An additional sonic rig was previously supporting the program but has completed its tailings stability work and has been demobilized [1]

Core Viewpoint - Apex Critical Metals Corp. has initiated the permitting process for exploration activities at its Rift Project in Nebraska, marking a significant step forward for the company [1] Company Summary - The Rift Project is located within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in southeastern Nebraska, U.S.A. [1] - The initial permit applications are a crucial milestone for advancing the Rift Project [1] - Historical mineralization of rare earth elements (REE) and niobium has been documented at the site by previous operators, including Molycorp and Quantum Rare Earth Developments [1]

Core Insights - Lithium Corporation is focused on advancing North America's energy independence through the exploration and development of critical mineral resources [1] Group 1: Company Activities - Ongoing field exploration includes geological mapping and sampling at a site with identified enriched Rare Earth Element (REE) mineralization, specifically Neodymium and Dysprosium [1] - The company has applied to increase the size of its claim block to approximately 13,440 acres (5,438 hectares) to cover adjacent areas with geological similarities and potential for similar REE mineralization [1]

Core Insights - Spark Energy Minerals Inc. has reported new assay results from its Arapaima Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley, highlighting significant lithium and gallium-rare earth element (REE) anomalies [1][4] Group 1: Lithium Anomalies - Three lithium anomalies exceeding 1,000 ppm Li have been defined from surface rock samples at the Cruzeta target [8] - The ongoing exploration work includes mapping, geochemical analysis, and sampling to support the definition of high-priority critical-mineral drill targets [1][3] Group 2: Gallium and REE Expansion - The total rare earth oxide (TREO) values from stream-sediment samples at the Caladão target returned above 10,000 ppm (1%), extending the anomalous footprint southward [8] - The company is finalizing logistics and permitting for drilling at the gallium-REE Caladão target, adjacent to recent ionic-clay gallium and REE discoveries [3] Group 3: Drilling Plans - Initial drilling will test the subsurface continuity of lithium-bearing pegmatites and gallium-REE mineralization zones identified through surface sampling and mapping [3] - The exploration team is preparing to advance its first subsurface testing program within the district, guided by ongoing geochemical interpretation and field mapping [3][4]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry or companies involved Core Insights - The Game Theory framework indicates that the current tariff regime between the US and China represents a Nash equilibrium, where both sides are better off maintaining the status quo rather than escalating tariffs further [5][19][29] - China’s recent restrictions on rare earth elements (REE) have led to a significant increase in its projected losses, from $76 billion under the trade truce to $212 billion due to new tariffs [19][21] - The US is projected to gain $219 billion instead of $67 billion due to the new tariff regime, despite the loss of REE supply [20][21] Summary by Sections Trade War Dynamics - The report discusses the implications of the trade war, particularly focusing on the tariffs imposed by both the US and China, and how these tariffs affect bilateral trade [3][16] - The introduction of tariffs has led to an expected 18.1% decline in Chinese exports to the US and a 3.4% drop in US exports to China [37][41] Tariff Projections - The US is expected to collect $82.2 billion in tariffs from Chinese exports, while China will collect around $13.5 billion from US exports [41][46] - The current tariff regime of 30% on Chinese goods and 10% on US goods is seen as more favorable for China compared to previous higher tariffs [51][54] Rare Earth Elements (REE) - The report highlights the strategic importance of REE in the trade war, noting that China has a near-monopoly on REE processing, accounting for 99% of global production [54][70] - The US is currently reliant on China for 70% of its REE, but plans are in place to reduce this dependency by 2027 [70][81] Future Expectations - The report anticipates that China will likely impose retaliatory tariffs of 110% in response to the US tariffs, which would further escalate the trade war [26][27] - The potential for a renewed trade agreement at the upcoming APEC summit is contingent on China's actions regarding retaliatory tariffs [30][31]

Core Insights - Apex Critical Metals Corp. has acquired additional rare earth exploration rights at the Elk Creek Rift Project in Nebraska, enhancing its strategic position in the critical metals sector [1][2][10] - The acquisition covers approximately 3,024 acres (1,224 hectares) within a high-priority target area, which is adjacent to NioCorp Developments Ltd. [2][10] - The company is refining its Phase I drill plan and aims to commence drilling before the end of the year, focusing on areas with historical high-grade rare earth mineralization [2][3] Company Developments - The Elk Creek Rift Project is part of a larger strategy to advance rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects, supporting the growing demand for critical metals in North America [10][12] - Historical drilling results indicate significant potential for REE mineralization, with notable intercepts such as 155.5 meters of 2.70% REO and 68.2 meters of 3.32% REO [10] - The company is also advancing its Cap Project in British Columbia, which has shown promising niobium discoveries [11] Industry Context - The U.S. remains 100% import-dependent for several critical minerals, including rare earths, with domestic consumption projected at approximately 8,800 metric tons of rare earth oxides equivalent in 2024 [7] - Recent investments in domestic REE production, such as the Department of Defense's $400 million stake in MP Materials and Apple's $500 million supply agreement, highlight the increasing focus on securing North American REE supplies [6][7] - The entry into the Elk Creek area aligns with efforts to diversify and secure REE supplies amid global supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly concerning China's production quotas [7]