Highlights
- Lynas Rare Earths delivers 38% quarterly jump in NdPr production, reaching 2,080 tonnes – an all-time company high.
- Achieved first commercial Heavy Rare Earth production outside China in decades, signaling significant geopolitical and supply chain breakthrough.
- Quarterly sales revenue increased 38% to $170.2 million, with average selling price of $60.20/kg – highest since mid-2022.
_Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) is making headlines—again. With NdPr output soaring and share price momentum sizzling (up 60% YTD), the company’s Q4 FY25 update paints a picture of growth and industrial breakthrough. But beyond the glossy numbers, what should investors really take away? Bart Bogacz reports for [The Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com.au/2025/07/24/up-60-this-year-this-asx-200-mining-stock-just-smashed-production-records/)._
Lynas’ reported 2,080 tonnes of NdPr production is a legitimate milestone as reported by this outlet—a 38% quarterly jump and an all-time high for the company. Total REO output also surged 68% to 3,212 tonnes, underscoring strong operational throughput at both Mt Weld and the Malaysian LAMP facility.
The reported average selling price of $60.20/kg, the highest since mid-2022, aligns with recent spot price rebounds, likely driven by seasonal restocking and supply chain uncertainty amid China’s dual-use export scrutiny. These pricing and volume tailwinds translated into a 38% increase in quarterly sales revenue to $170.2 million. These figures are credible and largely verifiable through industry trend lines.
Rare Feats, Heavy Implications
Like Rare Earth Exchanges (REEx), Bogacz, writing for The Motley Fool, notes The most eye-catching development? First commercial separation of Heavy Rare Earth (HRE) production outside China in decades. As we have discussed at REEx, this is a geopolitical and supply chain milestone—not just a corporate one. However, the article offers no details on HRE volume, separation yields, or end customers. That’s a critical omission for investors evaluating whether this is a technical demo or a truly scalable alternative to China.
Shine, With a Hint of Spin
The article is broadly accurate, but leans on celebratory language typical of investor marketing—“stellar performance,” “more good news,” “breakthrough.” It downplays the capital burn and logistics required to sustain such ramp-ups. Notably absent: any mention of regulatory pressures in Malaysia, where environmental scrutiny remains intense, or the global pricing volatility for NdPr amid downstream demand concerns. And of course, we have a long, steep trek to arrive at the plateau of ex-China rare earth supply chain resiliency.
Investor Takeaway: Promise with Caveats
Lynas is proving that it can scale in terms of volume, price, and technical scope. But how sticky is this performance? Will the HRE line become a strategic export lever or a PR flourish? And can Lynas balance volume expansion with cyclical demand?
Caution and curiosity should go hand-in-hand here.
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