Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYC.AU) surged 5.05% in intraday trading on Wednesday, driven by robust quarterly financial results and positive operational updates.
The company reported a 43% increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching AU$201.9 million, compared to AU$141.2 million a year ago. This growth was attributed to higher selling prices, which offset production challenges caused by power disruptions at its Kalgoorlie facility.
Operational stability also improved, with electricity supply at the Kalgoorlie rare earths processing facility stabilizing from December onwards. Additionally, Lynas successfully restarted its cracking and leaching operations in Malaysia in early January 2026, further bolstering investor confidence.