November 7, 2019 Lynas hunts for Malaysia waste storage site as deadline looms Malaysia issued Lynas with a six-month licence renewal on Sept. 3.
November 4, 2019 Lynas and Malaysia ink deal to sell rare earth waste, attract customers The agreement comes amid protests by environmentalists who say the miner's rare earths plant fails to meet safety standards.
November 3, 2019 A new magnetic way to separate rare earths US researchers found a way to make the separation process more efficient and less polluting.
October 29, 2019 Australia considers funding for rare earths projects — minister Australia is aiming to develop six critical mineral industries that it sees as key to future technologies and where it has large mineral reserves.
October 27, 2019 Scientists decipher the origin of REE deposits to guide exploration A group of researchers found out how the ‘Bastnäs-type’ REE deposits, such as those located in Bergslagen, Sweden, were created.
October 24, 2019 Rare earths to be extracted at former Illinois coal mine Canada's Avalon and America's CSA join forces to supply the US with rare earths.
October 21, 2019 Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns” New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.
October 13, 2019 Australia says advancing talks with US on rare earths mines The country wants to bolster production outside China, which dominates the output of the materials.
October 10, 2019 US says military carried out aerial resources survey of Greenland Greenland is gaining attention as global superpowers including China, Russia and the United States look toward the Arctic region for mineral resources and strategic waterways.
October 9, 2019 Russia’s Polymetal may invest in rare earth project to tap electric vehicle demand The country's largest rare earth project, Tomtor, is being developed by the gold and silver producer's top shareholder.
Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information. January 04, 2026 | 09:02 am
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West. January 04, 2026 | 08:52 am
Coronado’s Curragh mining suspension adds to financial woes A roof collapse occurred at about 3 p.m. local time Friday at Curragh’s Mammoth underground mine. January 03, 2026 | 07:53 pm
