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.

October 9, 2019

Ucore wins favorable decision in court battle with acquisition target IBC

IBC has 10 days to submit its defence and counterclaims against the amended action.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

October 2, 2019

Hochschild taps into rare earths with Chile acquisition

The company consolidated its earlier investment in the asset, gaining full ownership, after being hit by weak silver prices in its half-year results.

October 1, 2019

Geomega ups daily throughput of proposed rare earths plant

The new study has economies of scale to process 1.5 t/d using 5,000-litre reactors.

October 1, 2019

US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

September 30, 2019

Water from near-earth asteroids could fuel space mining

A new study suggests that there are about 1,000 water-rich asteroids closer to earth than to the moon.

September 27, 2019

US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals

Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.