May 28, 2020

US House bill aims to boost domestic mining of strategic minerals

The cornerstone of the bill is a provision requiring federal agencies to streamline the mining permit review process.

May 27, 2020

Rio Tinto cracks scandium extraction from waste

“Finding a way to extract a new product not only delivers more value from our orebodies, it helps to reduce waste."

May 26, 2020

USA Rare Earth finishes Phase 1 testing for Texas project

USA Rare Earth plans to establish a domestic rare earths supply chain.

May 22, 2020

The global race to mine outer space

ispace has already booked and paid for flights with Elon Musk-founded Space X.

May 22, 2020

Pentagon halts rare earths funding for Lynas – sources

Decision is a step backward for president Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the U.S. rare earths supply chain.

May 21, 2020

In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country”

The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.

May 21, 2020

CHART: Mining exploration spending to drop 29% this year

The rally in the gold price will not be enough to prevent 2020 turning into the worst year in 15 for global exploration spending.

May 20, 2020

Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.

May 14, 2020

Nearly 90% of Canadians support growing critical minerals market share — MAC

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released a new national poll, highlighting public enthusiasm.

May 12, 2020

Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths

The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US.