February 25, 2022

ESG, green energy transition to remain top-of-mind in mining boardrooms – report

The environmental, social and governance theme anchored itself as a mainstream aspect of the mining business in 2021, a report by White & Case states.

February 24, 2022

Lynas posts record profit on rare earths demand

Demand for neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr), one of the most important minerals that Lynas mines, has soared in recent years.

February 24, 2022

MP Materials reports higher profit as rare earth prices surge

MP said its realized price for rare earth oxides (REO) soared 148% to $10,101 per metric tonne square in the quarter.

February 23, 2022

US to support new mines that avoid ‘historical injustices’, Biden says

Biden's comments on Tuesday were the clearest to date about the rubric administration officials deploy when determining whether or not to support a proposed US mining project.

February 22, 2022

USGS publishes 2022 critical minerals list

The new USGS critical minerals list adds 15 commodities while removing four.

February 22, 2022

Biden set to tout US progress on critical minerals production

Biden himself has said little about why his administration has blocked some mines while touting the need to boost domestic production of critical minerals.

February 16, 2022

Appian Capital Advisory sells stake in Peak Rare Earths

The sale of Appian’s position was priced at A$0.99 per share, representing a substantial 24.5% premium to Peak’s shares pre-closing.

February 13, 2022

Market interest in silicon, lithium-metal battery anodes only growing – report

The promise of higher energy density batteries is making a growing number of companies focus on silicon and lithium-metal anode materials, IDTechEx reports.

February 11, 2022

US mining and exploration Snapshot: Eight companies with big plans

Lithium, uranium, copper, gold, zinc, and rare earths are all highly sought after in the United States. Here’s a look at eight companies with interesting assets to watch.

February 11, 2022

Shenghe Resources to buy stake in Australia’s Peak Rare Earths

The stake, which will be sold by Appian Pinnacle to Shenghe's Singapore unit, will cost the latter around A$39.25 million.