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.

August 20, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce high-purity praseodymium at pilot plant

This milestone is the final testing stage of the patented metallization process for permanent magnet metals.

August 19, 2020

Alaska uranium site cleanup may open door for Ucore’s REE project approval

The US Forest Service approved environmental renewal activities on the former Ross Adams uranium mine site.

August 17, 2020

Lynas posts 2020 loss, raises funds for plant in Australia

The world's biggest rare earths miner outside China posted an A$19.4 million loss for the year ended June 30 and outlined plans to raise A$425 million.