January 25, 2022

CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use

Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.

January 18, 2022

Lynas posts record revenue on strong demand for rare earths

Revenue jumped nearly 70% to A$202.7 million ($145.56 million) for the December quarter.

January 17, 2022

Key insights from the inaugural Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

The Future Minerals Forum recently heard Saudi Arabia is looking to invest its massive capital potential to not only develop its industry, from exploration to downstream battery metal processing.

January 17, 2022

US bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths

The bill is the latest in a string of U.S. legislation seeking to thwart China's near control over the sector.

January 14, 2022

Recycling plant aims to turn US coal country into rare earth powerhouse

“The mining industry needs to do a better job of utilizing innovative technologies as a way of looking to clean up environmental liabilities.”

January 12, 2022

EV industry moving in right direction to close gap with internal combustion engines – report

According to IDTechEx, electrification is inevitable as is the EV industry’s focus on environmentally friendlier materials and supply chains, and safer products.

January 11, 2022

Bullish investors add $90bn to top 50 biggest mining companies

Despite the pullback in iron ore and copper prices, the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners made strong gains at the end of the year.

January 11, 2022

Capital investment firm, battery recycler join forces to boost US rare earths production

HG Ventures and American Rare Earth LLC want to scale up the recycling of batteries, magnets and e-waste with the goal of recovering and supplying rare earth metals to the…

January 2, 2022

Ucore, Innovation Metals’ rare earths processing plant expected in Q1 2022

The plant is located in Kingston, Ontario.

December 31, 2021

Top 20 mining stories of 2021

Another record-setting year for the metals and mining industry and for MINING.COM.