January 3, 2021 MINING.COM’s top science & technology stories of 2020 From a nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years to advances into mining the Moon.
December 30, 2020 Miners praise US spending bill that funds rare earth The pandemic aid and spending package signed by Donald Trump includes more than $800 million to fund rare earth.
December 30, 2020 Exploring for pegmatite-bound commodities without drilling, blasting Project Greenpeg wants to stimulate investors to explore Europe for clean energy metals and minerals.
December 22, 2020 Over 100 Spanish, Portuguese artists publish book against Almonty’s Valtreixal project Proceeds from the sale of the book Heaven, open up are expected to be used to fund actions against the Valtreixal project.
December 14, 2020 Energy Fuels set to become rare earth producer in 2021 Energy Fuels will be the first US company in several years to produce a marketable mixed REE concentrate.
December 14, 2020 Greenland grants Bluejay exploitation license The $245 million Dundas ilmenite project is expected to reach full production by 2022.
December 11, 2020 Rare earth producers aim to agree global environment standards in 2021 Manufacturers of electronic goods and EVs are under pressure from consumers to push their suppliers to impose sustainability standards.
December 3, 2020 Carmakers have blind spot for lithium, cobalt, nickel prices New research report has a warning for electric carmakers about the direction of battery prices without incentives to build new mines.
December 3, 2020 Chinese rare earth metals surge in price November saw the prices of all major Chinese-sourced rare earths spike, but especially those used in magnets.
November 27, 2020 EU to secure access to 30 critical raw materials The European Raw Materials Alliance will focus on increasing domestic production and promoting recycling of vital elements, particularly rare earths.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
