Rare earths producer benefits from strong demand and higher prices.
Lynas reported (PDF) a significant increase in revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (January to March), reaching the equivalent of USD 190 million. This represents a rise of 115 percent compared to the same period last year. For the reporting period, the rare earths group recorded production of 1,996 tonnes of NdPr (neodymium-praseodymium) as well as eight tonnes of the heavy rare earths dysprosium and terbium. The separation of these two elements is still largely dominated by China, with Lynas increasingly positioning itself as an alternative supplier.
The company attributed the positive quarterly performance to both higher NdPr prices and increased sales volumes. Demand remains strong as companies and governments continue to build independent rare earth supply chains outside China in order to reduce geopolitical risks and secure critical industries.
In addition, Lynas is strengthening its market position through long-term supply agreements with partners in Japan and the United States, as well as by expanding its value chain in the field of metal processing.
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