February 3, 2026

University of Texas spinout targets US gallium and scandium supply gaps

UT Austin startup plans to extract high-purity minerals from US waste, cutting reliance on foreign refining and supply chains.

January 22, 2026

American Rare Earths, Wyoming U team up on byproduct research at Halleck Creek

Halleck Creek has been selected for a Seed Translational Acceleration of Research (STAR) project award.

January 16, 2026

Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2026

A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes, and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026.

January 16, 2026

Krypton in zircon grains reveals landscapes’ history and potential future, researchers say

By measuring the krypton, the Curtin University team was able to work out how long zircon grains spent near the Earth’s surface before they were buried, like a ‘cosmic clock’.

December 12, 2025

Korean study unlocks Latin America lithium playbook

Research explains why lithium-rich Latin American countries took different policy paths despite similar incentives for stronger state control.

December 11, 2025

Deep-sea mining trial sharply reduced seabed animal count, diversity — study

With baseline data tracking 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules at a depth of 4,280 metres, the study represents the largest ever conducted.

December 5, 2025

Uranium hopeful DevEx makes bold play under new chief

Former Rio Tinto executive Marnie Finlayson has taken on the role of managing director of uranium explorer DevEx Resources.

November 5, 2025

International Council on Mining and Metals releases tailings progress report

The report found that 67% of 836 member facilities are now in full conformance with GISTM.

October 29, 2025

Deepest marathon on Earth tests runners and miners

The event was organized by education company BecomingX, the International Council on Mining and Metals and Boliden.

October 22, 2025

The Northern Miner Treasure Hunt: Cobalt – the silver rush that transformed the Ontario bush

This community – where less than 1,000 people live – once hosted one of the three great silver rushes of the Americas.