January 22, 2026 Op-Ed: When mining’s leaders no longer fit the moment History shows that leaders who excel in one moment can falter in another not because they change, but because the problem they were built to solve does.
January 21, 2026 Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period.
January 21, 2026 Critical minerals firm weighs plan to build US rare earth plant Atlantic Strategic Minerals is considering building the facility at its operations in Stoney Creek, Virginia.
January 21, 2026 Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said.
January 20, 2026 Energy Fuels to buy Australian Strategic Materials in $300M deal Uranium and critical minerals miner Energy Fuels will acquire the rare earth producer.
January 20, 2026 Lynas Rare Earths’ quarterly revenue surges as higher prices offset lower production Prices of rare earths have been rising as Western countries scramble to reduce dependence on China.
January 20, 2026 US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a strategic reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense.
January 20, 2026 USA Rare Earth to build plant in France with gov’t backing USAR's proposed facility has a capacity of 3,750 metric tons per annum and will be co-located at the Caremag oxide facility.
January 20, 2026 Geopolitics, tight investment to shape mining in 2026: WoodMac The consultancy says China, US politics and cautious capital will steer metals demand, prices and investment decisions in 2026.
January 19, 2026 China rare earth product exports fall as Japan spat draws focus Rare earths have emerged as a flash point in trade relations in recent years, with the US and other nations seeking to challenge China’s dominance.
Mexico seeks voluntary return of mining concessions not being used for production President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government was seeking the return of more than 200 mining concessions. February 09, 2026 | 07:40 am
