August 4, 2025

China limits supply of critical minerals to US defense sector: WSJ

According to the WSJ, citing sources, the Chinese government is now refusing or delaying exports of minerals designated for military applications.

August 1, 2025

US mulls REE price floor to lift output: Reuters

The strategy would build on a recent public-private partnership between the US Department of Defense and MP Materials.

July 31, 2025

Trump team outlines push for rare earths in meeting with executives

Trade adviser Peter Navarro convened the meeting and told the executives that the administration is planning a major push to boost US production of the minerals.

July 29, 2025

Ramaco Resources secures five-year permit for Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming

Brook is the first new rare earth mine in the US in more than 70 years and first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years.

July 29, 2025

Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground

Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.

July 28, 2025

Study suggests Vital Metals as large REE producer

Initial economic study for the Tardiff project outlines output that would make it one of the largest rare earth concentrate producers outside China.

July 25, 2025

US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply

The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.

July 23, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths Q4 revenue beats estimates by 10%, agrees magnet deal

The world's largest producer of rare earths outside China posted sales revenue of A$170.2 million, up from A$136.6 million a year earlier.

July 22, 2025

Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans

Aclara wants to begin tapping ionic clay deposits in Chile and Brazil by 2028.

July 21, 2025

US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time

Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date.