September 22, 2020 Texas Minerals consortium to produce rare earths from coal waste The consortium’s goal is to install a pilot plant at a Jeddo Coal Company site in Pennsylvania capable of producing 1-3 tonnes of rare earth oxides from coal byproducts.
September 16, 2020 Cobalt price rally boosts MINING.COM EV Metal Index Stockpiling by China's State Reserve Bureau "could mark a point where cobalt prices begin a sustained rise".
September 16, 2020 Canada ranked 4th, US 6th in lithium-ion battery supply chain If the US were to increase its investment in raw materials and promote EV adoption, it could overtake Japan and China in 2025, says new report.
September 16, 2020 Russia considers mineral extraction tax rise Russia is considering tripling the mineral extraction tax on metals and fertiliser producers to raise revenues, although the Kremlin said no decision had yet been taken.
September 3, 2020 EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.
September 1, 2020 Lawmakers seek to curb US reliance on China for rare earths The new measure would give tax incentives for companies involved in the mining, reclaiming and recycling of critical minerals.
August 28, 2020 Canada to get rare earth processing plant in 2022 The C$31 million-facility, to be built in the province of Saskatchewan, will be in operation by the end of 2022.
August 28, 2020 Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium using 70% less energy than common methods The companies’ technology uses 35 kW per kilogram of titanium compared to the standard Kroll process that uses 117 kW per kilogram of metal.
August 26, 2020 Commerce Resources gets grant to develop Ashram rare earth project Located in northern Quebec, Ashram is one of the largest rare earth deposits in the world with a fluorspar component.
August 21, 2020 Fortescue opens talks with Afghanistan on nation’s mining riches Country has struggled to accelerate development of an estimated $1 trillion worth of mineral deposits.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
