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Lynas Releases Quarterly Activities Report

MiningJan 21, 2026

Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) released its quarterly activities report this morning, summarising operational performance, production activity and project progress.

Operations remained broadly steady across the mining and processing chain, with ongoing ore extraction and downstream processing to produce magnet-precursor materials. The company highlighted continued shipments of rare-earth products, including neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) feedstock used in high-strength permanent magnets.

Capital expenditure during the quarter was focused on improving processing throughput and supply-chain resilience, and advancing strategic projects to expand refining and separation capacity. Management reiterated attention to environmental and safety performance, reporting routine monitoring, compliance activity and incremental investments to lower emissions intensity.

Market commentary pointed to sustained demand for NdPr and other magnet materials driven by electrification and renewable-energy equipment. Lynas said it remains engaged with customers and partners to stabilise supply and respond to price and logistics volatility.

The company signalled it will provide further operational and financial detail in its upcoming investor communications, and noted ongoing workstreams to de-risk project delivery and optimise plant performance.

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Lynas Rare Earths

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Lynas Rare Earths Limited is an Australian company and the world's largest producer of separated rare earths outside China. It mines high-grade deposits at Mt Weld, Western Australia, and processes materials at facilities in Kalgoorlie and Malaysia for use in electronics, EVs, and wind turbines.
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)