March 13, 2019 China becomes world’s biggest importer of rare earths – analysts For least seven key rare earths - including praseodymium, used in magnets, and yttrium, used in ceramics - China was a net importer in 2018 for the first time in…
March 12, 2019 Blackstone says BC cobalt project compares with world’s top deposits The Aussie miner says new work in recent months has uncovered fresh targets assaying up to 2.3% cobalt and 32 grams per tonne gold.
March 11, 2019 LME launches seven new contracts to try to boost volumes, profit The steel and alumina contracts have the best chance of succeeding, according to analysts, traders and other industry sources.
March 11, 2019 Luxfer’s acquisition of Neo Performance falls through The Manchester-based company had agreed to acquire Neo for $612 million in cash and stock.
March 11, 2019 Gran Colombia’s Segovia gold mine richer than thought The asset's reserves as at December 31, 2018 increased 4% to 1.9 million tonnes grading 11 grams per tonne of gold for 688,000 ounces, while measured and indicated resources increased…
March 10, 2019 Gold and graphene now used in biosensors to detect diseases Scientists took what they call a "first step" toward creating ultrasensitive biosensors to detect the disorders that cause affections such as Alzheimer's disease.
March 8, 2019 Tianqi Lithium to name three directors to SQM board next month The world’s No.3 producer of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries said the candidates will be “fair” and “responsible toward shareholders”.
March 7, 2019 First Cobalt extends Iron Creek mineralization by 150 metres First Cobalt Corp. has drilled its deepest hole to date at the Iron Creek cobalt project.
March 7, 2019 Murchison now owns 100% of the HPM project in Québec The Toronto-based miner acquired Pure Nickel's 50% interest in the nickel-copper-cobalt project.
March 6, 2019 Avesoro releases New Liberty underground PFS AccoThe new Liberty project has a measured and indicated resource of 20.5 million tonnes at 2.66 g/t gold.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm