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Latest news on samarium

1 June 2026
Solvay and Viridis LOI for Brazil-to-La Rochelle rare-earth supply

LOI aims to deliver Brazilian rare-earth feedstock to a French separation plant by 2028, supporting magnet-grade Nd/Pr/Dy/Tb supply and industrial Dy/Tb separation by Sep 2026.

30 March 2026
LKAB raises mineral resources by 900 million tonnes to 7.2 billion tonnes

Exploration added volume and confidence; reserves ~0.9 Gt. Resources grew mainly at Malmberget; Per Geijer hosts 2.2 Mt REO in situ and phosphorus. EU strategic status granted.

12 November 2025
Solvay Secures US Rare Earth Supply with Permag and LCM Deal

The partnership ensures a stable Samarium supply for high-performance magnets, supporting sustainable and secure supply chains for critical materials in various industries.