Lynas mega-deal sparks global race for low-cost rare earths

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 6, 2026

Lynas Rare Earths’ $968M swoop on Meteoric’s Brazilian clay project has altered the global rare earths sector, shifting the focus to low-capex, ambient-leach assets.

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