May 29, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry.
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.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat. January 14, 2026 | 09:53 am
