March 9, 2023 Phosphorus can be produced in an environmentally friendly way – study Researchers have reduced the overall carbon footprint for generating white phosphorus by about 50%.
March 8, 2023 Scientists synthesize rare earth element key for biomedical research Ireland-based researchers have developed a method for the synthesis of cerium, a rare earth mineral that holds promise for the treatment of diseases associated with inflammation, including cancer.
March 6, 2023 South America looks at creating “lithium OPEC” Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.
March 6, 2023 Newly discovered protein supports efficient refining of REEs Switzerland-based researchers discovered lanpepsy, a protein which specifies rare earth elements and discriminates them from other minerals and metals.
March 3, 2023 Jewelry maker Pandora targets recycled gold The jewelry maker on Friday sold a debut €500 million sustainability-linked bond with a five-year maturity,
March 3, 2023 New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.
March 3, 2023 Cyanobacteria efficiently extract rare earths from mine wastewater Researchers have found that cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb rare earth elements from wastewater.
March 3, 2023 Volkswagen board discusses two new North America plants at meeting The facilities would be one production plant and one battery cell factory, people familiar with the matter said.
March 3, 2023 First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.
March 2, 2023 Vale to turn Amazon mining waste into high-grade iron ore The company has started extracting scrap that had been dumped at a tailings dam at Carajas in northern Brazil since 1985.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
