July 6, 2025

Column: Metals smelting is the West’s next critical minerals crisis

China's rapid expansion of processing capacity is crushing margins across the metallic spectrum.

July 6, 2025

EU prepares to stockpile critical minerals in case of war: FT

The initiative marks a shift in Brussels’s approach to strategic resource resilience, targeting vulnerabilities exposed by war in eastern Europe.

July 4, 2025

Torngat Metals’ rare earths project revival aims to create ‘a new industry in Canada’ CEO says

Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content.

July 4, 2025

‘Big, beautiful’ US bill would end tax credit for critical minerals

The credit provides a 10% tax incentive for the domestic extraction, processing and recycling of key battery and industrial minerals.

July 4, 2025

Japan to test mine seabed mud for rare earths

Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026.

July 3, 2025

China’s foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths

"Rare earths have not been, are not, and will not be a problem between China and Europe," foreign minister Wang Yi said.

July 3, 2025

Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing?

This graphic tracks refined output of rare earth magnets.

July 3, 2025

Pakistan dangles rare earths to woo Trump, avoid tariffs

Cash-strapped Islamabad seeks to avoid US trade tariffs and strengthen ties with the White House.

July 1, 2025

Ramaco Resources previews positive PEA for Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming

The Fluor preliminary economic assessment states that the project is both commercially and technologically feasible, the company said.

July 1, 2025

INSIGHT: Rare earth magnet users jolted into paying premium prices for ex-China supply

While rare earths magnets from China are beginning to flow again, customers remain on edge about the threat of future shortages.