May 8, 2020

Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report

The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.

May 8, 2020

Renewables to power Northern Minerals’ rare earth operation

The miner executed a letter of intent with Soluna Australia to develop a renewable-power and battery-storage facility at the Browns Range mine.

May 6, 2020

Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact

The Kremlin says legal framework for mining on the moon should be examined to make sure it complies with international laws.

May 4, 2020

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

May 1, 2020

USA Rare Earth’s ambitious plans for domestic supply chain

Shutdowns to manufacturing plants in China that could potentially cut off US rare earths imports shone a spotlight on the fact the nation is reliant on China for its rare…

May 1, 2020

Lynas to restart Malaysian plant as virus curbs ease

The plant has been closed since late March due to the restrictions on movement and non-essential business.

April 29, 2020

The impact of critical minerals on national security

Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security?

April 24, 2020

US gives Greenland $12 million but says it’s not a bid to buy

Official says the fund will go toward priorities including tapping Greenland’s mineral resources.

April 22, 2020

US quandary: securing weapons-grade minerals without China

The US wants to curb its reliance on China for specialized minerals used to make weapons and high-tech equipment, but it faces a Catch-22.

April 22, 2020

Extracting battery metals from seafloor may beat traditional mining — study

Research funded by Canada’s DeepGreen Metals claims undersea mining generates up to 70% less direct CO2 emissions, and up to 94% less pollution.