June 22, 2021

Rare earths developer Arafura to raise $30m for Australian project

The United States earlier this month said it would work with allies to secure the minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries and process them domestically.

June 22, 2021

CHARTS: Energy transition metals poised for uneven, explosive run higher

While prices of industrial metals have rocketed as the world moves away from fossil fuels, future price rises are likely to be limited to a select few energy transition ingredients.

June 20, 2021

Europe taking steps to cut reliance on China for raw materials

The European Commissioner for Internal Market called on member states to boost partnerships with resource-rich countries and explore sustainable mining in the EU.

June 17, 2021

Greenland approves Bluejay Mining’s Dundas Ilmenite project

The company said its approved exploitation and closure plan is the final government-level approval required before construction at Dundas can start.

June 15, 2021

US tariffs on Chinese permanent magnets counterproductive – report

President Biden to create Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to address supply chain challenges

June 15, 2021

Dodging high-risk areas does not guarantee clean metals supply chain — report

According to European law firm Fieldfisher, avoiding high-risk areas does not guarantee every operator in the supply chain will be free from links to unethical or illegal activity.

June 9, 2021

Wyoming’s Carbon Valley Innovation Center tasked with finding new uses for coal

The US’ top coal-producing state wants researchers to get creative and tap on rare earth elements found in the fly ash of coal burned at local power plants.

June 8, 2021

US must work with allies to secure electric vehicle metals – White House

Biden has vowed to work with allies to secure minerals needed for EV vehicle batteries and process them domestically.

June 8, 2021

Moody’s flags significant ESG risks to mining with new ratings

The ratings agency has released new ESG issuer profile and credit impact scores for the global metals and mining sector.

June 8, 2021

Biden administration sets up ‘strike force’ to go after China on trade

The United States plans to combat unfair trade practices that have contributed to a "hollowing out" of supply chains.