August 26, 2021 Lynas posts record annual profit as demand rebounds Profit after tax came in at A$157.1 million for the year ended June 30, compared with a loss of A$19.4 million a year earlier.
August 25, 2021 A breakdown of the critical metals in a smartphone Smartphones can carry ~80% of the stable elements on the periodic table.
August 24, 2021 EU considers help for rare earth magnet production The moves to support production of rare earth permanent magnets would mirror legislation introduced in the United States earlier this month.
August 24, 2021 Greenland Minerals won’t engage in further rare earths project consultation The miner participated in community meetings in February but will not take part in those scheduled for August due to "safety concerns".
August 23, 2021 US critical mineral imports up 7.9% y-o-y in Q2 – report S&P Global Market Intelligence reports the volume of critical minerals flowing into the country in H1 2021 surpassed the 316,108 tonnes imported in H1 2020 by 41,209 tonnes.
August 23, 2021 Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022.
August 19, 2021 Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources? A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion.
August 19, 2021 Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.
August 13, 2021 Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.
August 11, 2021 Defense Metals, Sinosteel enter MOU for test work at Wicheeda Rare Earth property The company began drill pad construction at the end of July in anticipation of starting its 2021 resource expansion at the British Columbia property.
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
