May 8, 2022

Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights

The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.

May 6, 2022

Chile constitutional assembly could reshape mining rights on Saturday

Article 27 would grant the state exclusive rights to lithium, rare earth metals and hydrocarbons while also making the state a majority shareholder of any copper mines.

May 6, 2022

Rio Tinto becomes first North American producer of scandium oxide

Quebec plant's nameplate capacity of three tonnes per year represents approximately 20% of the global market.

May 4, 2022

SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’ as the world prepares for an accelerating energy transition.

April 28, 2022

Lynas races to keep up with global rare earths demand

The company is in talks with governments eager to beef up access to rare earths outside China.

April 27, 2022

Defense Metals reports best REE grades to date at Wicheeda in BC

Resource definition holes intersected two of the three highest grade-width intercepts of the 2021 campaign.

April 27, 2022

GM says it has battery metals secured as industry frets supply

GM’s chief executive officer is confident the automaker will have enough materials to build 400,000 electric vehicles this year and in 2023.

April 25, 2022

Fewer rare earths needed for permanent magnets

Korean researchers developed rare-earth-saving permanent magnets.

April 19, 2022

EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first-of-a-kind European rare earth deal

Schaeffler has agreed a five-year deal with Norway's REEtec to supply rare earth oxides from 2024.

April 18, 2022

Top 50 mining companies power through covid adding $1 trillion in value

Buoyant lithium, copper and gold prices lift value of top 50 mining stocks $1 trillion above covid lows – Russian miners prove resilient.