February 19, 2021

China may ban rare earth technology exports on security concerns

The Chinese government is currently conducting a review of its rare-earths policy.

February 16, 2021

China eyes rare earth export curbs for US defense – FT

"The government wants to know if the US may have trouble making F-35 fighter jets if China imposes an export ban," the FT reported.

February 10, 2021

Possible impact of Myanmar coup on China’s metal and rare earth supply

Trade flows from Myanmar to China, the world's top metals consumer, likely to be affected say analysts.

February 10, 2021

Australian Strategic Materials’ titanium powder approved for 3D printing

The company already signed a non-disclosure agreement towards an initial 1,500-tonne-per-year offtake agreement for titanium metal powder.

February 8, 2021

An unleashed Jeff Bezos will seek to shift space venture Blue Origin into hyperdrive

Jeff Bezos is expected to turn up the heat on his space venture, Blue Origin, as it faces a pivotal year and fierce competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

February 6, 2021

Trudeau eyes ‘leaps forward’ in integration with US on EVs, critical minerals

General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis have all announced plans to manufacture electric vehicles in Canada.

February 5, 2021

Trudeau eyes ‘leaps forward’ in integration with US on EVs, critical minerals

Trudeau said it was important to have “a secure supply from a friend and an ally”, noting Canada has many of the rare earths minerals needed for car batteries and…

February 3, 2021

USA Rare Earth hopes to raise up to $500m in IPO

The company is developing the Round Top rare earths deposit in Texas.

February 3, 2021

USA Rare Earth to explore public offering at value over $1 billion

Any offering is expected to raise between $300 million to $500 million, which would be used in part to finance the Texas mine and processing facility.

February 1, 2021

Ucore, Innovation Metals’ REE separation plant to be commissioned soon

The plant allows for the bulk separation and purification of both heavy REEs and light REEs for the production of rare-earth oxides.