Image: Northern MineralsNorthern Minerals has reported positive early exploration results from multiple field programs conducted across its Browns Range heavy rare earths project in Western Australia. The company’s latest activity included regional reverse circulation (RC) drilling, diamond drilling and soil sampling programs that have expanded its understanding of the project’s broader rare earths element potential. The program, which comprised 33 holes for over 3200 metres, has identified a new target named the Vulcan prospect. The combined drilling and geochemistry results provide a technical framework for expanded exploration across Browns Range, which already hosts multiple deposits and prospects including Wolverine, the project’s flagship rare earth deposit. Read more: Top five rare earths projects to watch in 2026