January 29, 2026 US moves away from critical mineral price floors US mining and processing companies have pushed for price floors and other government backstops to help them compete with China.
January 28, 2026 Australia’s Iluka flags impairment of minerals sands unit The non-cash impairment charge for the segment is expected to be around A$350 million.
January 28, 2026 France’s Carester teams up with Malaysian miner on rare earth project The separation plant project, which is in its "pilot stage", will include technology transfers to Malaco as well as expertise to ensure environmental compliance.
January 27, 2026 How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock? Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption.
January 26, 2026 Ionic Rare Earths bags $16 million UK grant for Belfast recycling plant The recycling plant in Belfast is expected to produce 400 metric tons of high-purity separated magnet rare earths oxides per year.
January 26, 2026 US agrees to buy 10% of USA Rare Earth in $1.6B deal The proposed investment comprises $277 million in federal funding and $1.3 billion in senior secured loan.
January 25, 2026 Trump administration to acquire 10% of USA Rare Earth in $1.6B deal Reuters said the US government plans to make a separate $1 billion private investment, and both deals will be unveiled on Monday.
January 23, 2026 India wants Canada’s resources as nations build on truce, says British Columbia premier Premier David Eby recently spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries, the conglomerate controlled by Asia’s richest person.
January 22, 2026 American Rare Earths, Wyoming U team up on byproduct research at Halleck Creek Halleck Creek has been selected for a Seed Translational Acceleration of Research (STAR) project award.
January 22, 2026 Government policies to drive mining investment activity in 2026: survey Law firm White & Case said the shift to a policy-driven deal cycle has already shifted the investment landscape.
Congo to enforce local ownership rule for copper, cobalt miners Mines Minister Louis Watum said firms must demonstrate that 5% of their share capital is held by Congolese employees. February 09, 2026 | 10:48 am
