Rare Earths Americas Identifies Large REE-Niobium System in Brazil…

Event summary

Rare Earths Americas identified a >35km² alkaline-carbonatite system at its Homer-A project in Brazil's Goiás Alkaline Province.
Initial drilling confirmed rare earth and niobium mineralization across the target area, with grades increasing with depth.
A 15,000-meter drill program commenced on June 17, 2026, to determine the scale, continuity, and grade of the underlying system.

The big picture

Rare Earths Americas' discovery comes amid growing demand for rare earth elements and niobium in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and infrastructure applications. The project's potential to diversify supply chains away from China aligns with Western industrial and national security priorities. However, the highly concentrated nature of global niobium production means any new credible source of supply is strategically significant.

What we're watching

Discovery Validation: Whether the 15,000-meter drill program will confirm the scale and economic viability of the Homer-A system.
Market Positioning: How Rare Earths Americas can leverage this discovery to strengthen its position in the global rare earths market.
Strategic Diversification: The pace at which new sources of niobium supply will emerge outside Brazil, given the strategic importance of the metal.