October 1, 2020 Trump issues new order to spur rare earths mining Executive order declares a national emergency in the mining industry, a move aimed at expanding domestic production of rare earths.
September 29, 2020 China EV ambitions threat to entire US auto industry – report A bipartisan, federal response is required for the US to compete with China’s ownership of the next generation of transportation, according to a new report from SAFE.
September 28, 2020 Pensana Rare Earths gets $9m from Angola wealth fund to develop project The Longonjo project is slated to be the world's first major rare earth mine to be brought online in over a decade.
September 24, 2020 China accuses Chinalco rare earth unit of breaking pollution regulations The unit was previously punished for environmental violations in 2018 along with a Chinalco subsidiary in northwestern China.
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.
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
