Group 6 Metals (G6M) is preparing to ship its first tungsten (W) concentrate from its wholly-owned Dolphin Mine in the first quarter of next year. The company formally decided to develop the Dolphin project last November after securing an $88 million financing target and shareholder approval.

Australian junior gold explorer Torian Resources Ltd has identified a significant yttrium anomaly at its Mt Stirling project in the eastern goldfields of Western Australia that will add rare earth elements to its resource base. A kilometer-wide surface soil anomaly with peak yttrium of up to 521 ppm was identified at the project. The critically-listed rare earth metal is used in various technologies including renewables and electric vehicles.

VDM Metals GmbH, Werdohl, Germany, announces VDM® Powder 59 with molybdenum as the latest addition to the Alloy 59 product line. The alloy is one of the most frequently used nickel alloys for demanding applications in corrosive environments. Applications for this alloy have been steadily growing in recent years as new processes have been developed for the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths, the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China, has announced rare earth sales results for the December 2021 quarter.