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Ampasindava

Ampasindava is a rare-earth mineral project located in Madagascar. The project is operated by Harena Rare Earths, a company focused on developing critical mineral resources in the region. Ampasindava sits within Madagascar's rare-earth endowment, which has attracted international attention as global demand for critical minerals intensifies. The project targets rare-earth elements that are essential for modern technologies, including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and advanced electronics. Madagascar's geological setting hosts several rare-earth occurrences, and Ampasindava represents one of the exploration and development initiatives seeking to establish commercial production. The project's development is subject to regulatory approvals, financing arrangements and technical feasibility studies typical of early-stage mining ventures. Rare-earth supply chains have become strategically significant as countries seek to reduce dependence on dominant producers, particularly China, which controls the majority of global rare-earth processing capacity. Ampasindava's progress is closely watched by investors and industry observers tracking the emergence of alternative rare-earth sources outside traditional supply centres.

Ampasindava News


Neodymium magnet powder
US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
28th July 2026 By: Reuters

The US is backing the Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar as part of its strategy to loosen the dominance of rivals in critical minerals supply chains, the State Department has said,... 


The Ampasindava project area
Harena signs project development funding agreement with US govt investment arm
22nd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has signed a project development funding agreement (PDFA) with the US government's international investment arm, the US International Development Finance... 


Piles of rare earths
Ampasindava rare earths project, Madagascar
20th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A recently completed prefeasibility study has confirmed the technical and economic viability of the project and outlines a development pathway.  


Area around Ampasindava project
Harena signs exclusivity agreement to acquire US rare earth, uranium permits
16th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has entered into an exclusivity agreement to evaluate the potential acquisition of a 100% interest in Paradigm Critical Minerals, the owner of heavy rare earth and... 


The area surrounding the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, in Madagascar
Harena raises £2m for development of Madagascar project
18th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has raised gross proceeds of £2-million through a direct subscription for 90.91-million new ordinary shares of 0.5p each in the company by a prominent international... 


The area surrounding the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, in Madagascar
Harena completes prefeasibility for Madagascar project
26th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has completed its prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, in Madagascar. The company, in a media release, says the PFS... 


Jack Allardyce
Harena appoints new interim CFO, corporate adviser, broker
8th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has announced the appointment of Jack Allardyce as interim CFO, as well as the appointment of broker Marex as corporate adviser and SP Angel Corporate Finance as... 


An image showing the area surrounding the Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, in Madagascar
Harena starts cross-trading on OTCQB as it looks to broaden its US reach
18th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Harena Rare Earths’ ordinary shares of 0.5p each have been approved to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US, and will start cross-trading at market open on November 18. The... 


An image showing the area surrounding the Ampasindava project
RAB Capital invests further in Harena
2nd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Harena Resources has announced terms for an investment of £450 000 into the company by long-standing institutional investor RAB Capital and associates (RAB). The investment is... 


Harena raises £180 000 through subscription
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed rare earths company Harena Resources has raised further gross proceeds of about £180 000 through an oversubscribed subscription of 12.1-million new ordinary shares with certain... 


An image showing the area Ampasindava rare earth project
Harena makes board changes
3rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Stephen Weir has joined the board of London-listed Harena Resources as a nonexecutive director with immediate effect. In conjunction with his appointment, Joe Belladonna will transition from his... 


rare earth elements
Prefeasibility work progressing smoothly on Harena’s Madagascar rare earths project
6th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The prefeasibility study (PFS) work on London-listed Harena Resources’ 75%-owned Ampasindava rare earths project, in Madagascar, is progressing at pace. The company added on May 6 that initial work... 


Testwork confirms high recoveries of magnet metals at Harena’s Madagascar REE project
16th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Resources says metallurgical test results have confirmed that ionic clay-hosted rare earth elements (REEs) can be efficiently recovered from its 75%-owned  Ampasindava project,... 


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