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Rare earths riches grow as Viridis Mining lifts Colossus grades in Brazil
Viridis Mining and Minerals’ drilling continues to demonstrate widespread rare earths potential across its extensive area of tenure in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has reported strong assay results from infill and extension drilling at its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, while greenfield exploration programs continue to enhance resource confidence and unlock growth potential. The company’s infill reverse circulation (RC) d

Doug Bright
1 day ago


Viridis Mining promotes rare earths veteran to drive giant Brazilian project
Viridis Mining and Minerals drilling at its Colossus project in Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has appointed Mr Ross Forzatti as chief operating officer, effective immediately, bolstering its executive team as the company accelerates towards a final investment decision (FID) for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, targeted for the third quarter this year. Mr Forzatti brings more than 24 years of hands-on experience in delivering major rar

Doug Bright
Feb 4


Wall Street deal gun joins Viridis Mining rare earths push in Brazil
Marcus Silberman has been appointed to the board of Viridis Mining and Minerals as a non-executive director. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has moved to strengthen its boardroom firepower with the appointment of seasoned global capital markets and mergers and acquisitions executive Marcus Silberman as a non-executive director, commencing next month. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Viridis as it transitions from project development towards exe

Rowena Duckworth
Jan 27


Viridis Mining boosts Brazilian rare earths war chest with US$50m funding
Viridis Mining and Minerals has won the support of Export Finance Australia, securing a Letter of Support for up to $US50 million($A77M) to assist with the development of its mammoth Colossus rare earths project in Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has won the support of Australia’s export credit agency, Export Finance Australia (EFA), securing a Letter of Support (LOS) for up to $US50 million ($A77 million) towards a financing package to develop th

Craig Nolan
Jan 6


Viridis Mining jumps 39% on green nod for Brazilian rare earths
Viridis Mining and Minerals drilling at its Colossus ionic adsorption clay-hosted rare earths project in Mina Gerais, Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) share prices leapt a whopping 39 per cent to a high of $1.39 on news of a Preliminary Environmental License (PL) for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil. The green nod effectively clears the biggest regulatory hurdle in the project’s development path, following a unanimous vote by state author

Doug Bright
Dec 22, 2025


Viridis Mining clears final hurdle for Brazilian rare earth licence
Viridis Mining and Minerals drilling at its world-class Colossus rare earths project in Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) confirmed today it remains on track to secure the all-important Preliminary Licence (LP) for its flagship Colossus ionic clay rare earths project in Poços de Caldas, Brazil. The company says that, notwithstanding a minor delay in the environmental permitting process, management remains confident it will receive approval at the reg

Doug Bright
Dec 2, 2025


Viridis Mining wins US$100m Canadian finance backing for rare earths play
Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured the backing of Export Development Canada, with the export credit agency offering to stump-up US$100 million in debt financing for the development of the company’s Colossus rare earths project in Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has secured the backing of one of the world’s leading export credit agencies, with Export Development Canada (EDC) offering to stump-up a maximum of US$100 million (A$153 million) in de

Craig Nolan
Nov 18, 2025


French export agency backs Viridis Mining Brazilian rare earths push
Viridis Mining and Minerals’ Colossus rare earths project in Brazil. Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has hit a major milestone in the company’s journey to build one of the world’s most strategically important rare earths projects after landing a letter of support from France’s Bpifrance export credit agency for its Colossus project in Brazil. The endorsement has given the nod to Colossus’ eligibility for the French Government’s Garantie de Prêt Stratégiqu

James Pearson
Nov 10, 2025


Viridis Mining picks up Brazilian site to fast track REE processing
Satellite image of Viridis’ new industrial park at Poços de Caldas with surrounding industrial facilities, main access roads and infrastructure Credit: File Viridis Mining and Minerals (ASX: VMM) has taken a crucial step forward in its transition from developer to emerging rare earths producer, securing a strategic site and executing all major contracts for a new rare earths research and processing centre in Brazil’s Poços de Caldas industrial park The facility, known as the

Bill McConnell
Oct 20, 2025


Viridis Mining grows rare earths stature with expanded Brazilian mine rights
Municipal Economic Development and Labour Secretary Franco Martins (left) in Brazil, with Viridis Mining and Minerals in-country...

Doug Bright
Aug 22, 2025


Viridis Mining unveils 40-year mine reserve at giant Brazil rare earths play
Viridis Mining and Minerals planned open pit mine at its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, where the company has outlined a...

Andrew Todd
Aug 20, 2025


Viridis Mining nabs $11.5M raise to fast-track Brazilian rare earths play
Viridis Mining and Minerals has successfully raised $11.5M in a heavily oversubscribed placement to fund the next steps of its Colossus...

James Pearson
Jul 30, 2025


Viridis Mining gets huge Brazilian finance nod for strategic minerals play
The final mixed rare earths carbonate from a Viridis Mining & Minerals’ bulk sample sourced from the Southern Complex deposits within the...

Craig Nolan
Jul 29, 2025


Viridis Mining JV to build Latin America’s first rare earth refining hub
The Poços de Caldas Industrial Zone highlighting the Viridion site (outlined in green) and surrounding industrial facilities, main access...

Doug Bright
Jul 17, 2025


Viridis Mining and Minerals locks in leadership to push Brazil rare earths production
Viridis Mining & Minerals’ chief executive officer Rafael Moreno will take the helm of the company as managing director for a final push...

Andrew Todd
Jul 14, 2025


Aussie rare earths juniors shine as US dollars flood Mountain Pass mine
The world-class Mountain Pass rare earth mine has been the recipient of US$400 million in government funding. Credit: File There are...

Bill McConnell
Jul 14, 2025


Viridis Mining & Minerals forecasts world’s lowest-cost rare earths project in Brazil
Viridis Mining & Minerals has dropped an industry-leading prefeasibility study for its flagship Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, unveiling it as the lowest-cost rare earths operation globally.

Andrew Todd
Jul 9, 2025


Viridis Mining hatches plan for US refinery of Brazilian rare earths product
Viridis Mining and Minerals is planning a US-based refinery for its rare earth ore from Brazil through it’s JV entity Viridion. Credit:...

Andrew Todd
Jun 18, 2025


Brazil selects Viridis Mining & Minerals for slice of $1.37B critical metals fund
ASX-listed Viridis Mining & Minerals (ASX:VMM) has landed a major financial coup by being selected for a slice of Brazil’s R$5 billion...

James Pearson
Jun 13, 2025


Viridis Mining, Ionic Rare Earths JV sends recycled metals to Brazilian magnet maker
A Viridis Mining joint venture has delivered recycled rare earth oxides to Brazilian company FIEMG. Viridis’ Brazilian director Jose...

James Pearson
May 27, 2025
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