May 29, 2019 US fighter jets and missiles are in rare-earth firing line China’s grip on the global market for rare-earth metals gives it the ability to target American weaponry in its trade war with the U.S.
May 24, 2019 Malaysia govt ‘pleased’ with rare earths firm Lynas’ plans to move initial ore processing — CEO Lynas said it intends to build an initial ore processing plant in Western Australia that would help it overcome political headwinds in Malaysia.
May 21, 2019 BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects The world's largest miner has revised up expectations for electric vehicle sales and market penetration, but warns the electrification of the transport sector will proceed only as fast as the…
May 21, 2019 Lynas to move upstream processing of rare earths from Malaysia to Australia The Australian miner, the world's only major producer of rare earths outside China, said the A$500 million-plan ($346 million) aims to boost production, appease Malaysian regulators and fend off takeover…
May 14, 2019 Rio Tinto may start mining lithium in Serbia by 2023 No decision will be made until the end of 2020, when the company expects to have completed a study on the Jadar, which is estimated to contain 10% of the…
May 10, 2019 World’s largest hard rock lithium mine to get bigger Talison Lithium, a partnership between China’s Tianqi and U.S. group Albemarle, obtained an environmental approval for the A$516-million ($361m) expansion of the Greenbushes mine in Western Australia.
May 6, 2019 Lithium price: Battery capacity of electric cars doubles from last year Lithium prices remain under pressure despite new report showing record 9.8GWh of battery capacity was deployed globally in March.
May 6, 2019 US senate introduces new bill to boost domestic battery minerals supply The new legislation goes further than ever before, looking at not only the domestic mineral resources but the supply chains that refine the raw materials for electric vehicles.
May 3, 2019 Tesla warns of coming battery minerals shortage The electric vehicles pioneer is worried about the effects of booming demand for EVs will have on the supply of minerals needed to manufacture rechargeable batteries.
April 30, 2019 Alphamin begins commissioning Bisie tin mine in DRC Commercial production at the tin mine, which is surrounded by dense forest, deeply weathered soils and experiences high rainfall, is expected in the second half of the year.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
