October 31, 2025

Canada backs 25 critical minerals projects in G-7 initiative

The announcement came at the end of the two-day Group of Seven meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto.

October 31, 2025

For Danish army, the threat to Greenland isn’t Trump but Russia

Interest in Greenland’s mineral potential has grown since Trump suggested buying the territory, home to many critical minerals.

October 30, 2025

Swedish mining town pays price for Europe’s raw material need

The jewel in the crown at Kiruna is Per Geijer, one of Europe’s biggest deposits of rare earths.

October 30, 2025

Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia

Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.

October 30, 2025

China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year

China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.

October 30, 2025

US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback

It is unclear whether the commitment to pause the October measures also includes batteries and industrial diamonds.

October 29, 2025

Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments

The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said.

October 29, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps

The firm also continues to see "significant uncertainty" over the future of its heavy rare earths processing plant in Texas.

October 29, 2025

US EXIM considers $200 million loan for rare earth firm REalloys

The project would need to obtain US customers for its magnets in order to receive the loan.

October 29, 2025

Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits

Companies affected include Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold and Resolute Mining.