November 25, 2016

Australian rare earths company picks construction contractor

Potentially the first rare earths mine outside China to recover heavy rare earth elements passed another milestone this week.

November 24, 2016

Brazil: Overhaul of mining sector likely to face significant political resistance

The government has also said it supports introducing a new mining code, but previous attempts to introduce new legislation have been stalled for several years due to political and industry…

November 22, 2016

VanadiumCorp joins Energy Storage Canada

VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. is pleased to announce it has joined Energy Storage Canada. The ESC is the only energy storage industry association in Canada. There is the opportunity, in Canada,…

November 18, 2016

Canada’s Quebec launches online tool to help suppliers win up to $50bn in contracts

Platform aims to help local suppliers bid for contacts related to the Plan Nord, a provincial initiative to invest about $1.3 billion in infrastructure and other projects over the next…

November 17, 2016

China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens

Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.

November 7, 2016

FLSmidth to supply key pyroprocessing equipment to Chinese lithium plant in Australia

FLSmidth has signed a contract for the supply of pyroprocessing and comminution equipment for Tianqi Lithium Australia's lithium hydroxide processing plant, which will be located in Kwinana, Western Australia.

November 7, 2016

Weak commodities put infrastructure growth in emerging markets at risk — BMI

Countries heavily reliant on their extractive sectors need to step up efforts to lure investors or they will see their infrastructure sectors stalled, warn analysts.

November 7, 2016

NioCorp completes acid regeneration pilot plant for Elk Creek Project feasibility study

Pilot plant successfully regenerates acid used in the superalloy production process, which will help to reduce operating costs in the Elk Creek Facility.

November 4, 2016

CAT and Trimble to strengthen mining technology collaboration

As part of the deal, CAT is expected to become the primary sales, marketing, distribution and support channel for Trimble’s Connected Mine platform.

November 4, 2016

Will permanent magnets save the rare earth industry?

The permanent magnet and catalyst sectors will continue to provide the largest markets for rare earths in the next ten years to 2026.