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Vital Metals Secures Funding to Advance Nechalacho Rare Earths Project and Tardiff PFS

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  • Vital Metals raised A$12.47 million to fund studies and exploration at its Nechalacho rare earths and niobium project.
  • The company is advancing a Tardiff Pre-Feasibility Study, optimisation work, and exploration, reinforcing its rare earths sector positioning.
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Vital Metals Secures Funding to Advance Nechalacho Rare Earths Project and Tardiff PFS

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The latest announcement is out from Vital Metals Ltd ( (AU:VML) ).

Vital Metals has strengthened its financial position by raising A$12.47 million in the second half of 2025, including A$9.47 million in the December quarter, to advance its Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Canada. The new funding fully covers delivery of a Pre-Feasibility Study for the Tardiff deposit by February 2027 and supports metallurgical optimisation, infill drilling to upgrade the mineral resource, and broader regional exploration, while the appointment of experienced mining executive Andrew Nesbitt to the board is intended to bolster execution through the next development phase, reflecting investor confidence in the project’s previously outlined US$445 million post-tax NPV and its potential to enhance Vital’s position in the rare earths supply chain.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.17 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vital Metals Ltd stock, see the AU:VML Stock Forecast page.

More about Vital Metals Ltd

Vital Metals Limited is an Australian-listed minerals company focused on developing its 100%-owned Nechalacho Rare Earths and Niobium Project near Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The project centres on the high-grade, magnet-rich Tardiff deposit, targeting critical rare earth elements and associated products such as niobium and potentially zircon for use in high-performance magnets and other advanced industrial applications.

Average Trading Volume: 188,439

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: A$44.97M

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