April 30, 2025

US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal

US officials said that the deal does not require Ukraine to repay past military aid, estimated in the billions of dollars.

April 30, 2025

Sumitomo, Builders Vision back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings

The company will use the funding as part of its construction of a $13 million facility in Exeter, New Hampshire.

April 30, 2025

USA Rare Earth raises $75M for Oklahoma magnet plant

Despite this, the company's shares fell nearly 20% on the day.

April 30, 2025

US, Ukraine critical minerals deal hits last-minute snag

The deal, originally expected to be signed on Wednesday, gives the US preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources.

April 29, 2025

Defense Metals inks agreement with potential partner for Wicheeda REE project

The Wicheeda deposit in British Columbia is estimated to contain over 34 million tonnes of measured and indicated resources grading 2.02% total rare earth oxides.

April 29, 2025

Canadian election may herald increased mining activity

Critical minerals and industrial metals have emerged as essential economic building blocks in recent years.

April 29, 2025

Ukraine’s mining heartlands tell Trump: Don’t take advantage of us

Ukrainians urge the US President not to exploit their mineral wealth.

April 28, 2025

US greenlights rare earth mine next to Mountain Pass in California

The Department of the Interior issued its approval for Dateline Resources to continue its development of the Colosseum rare earths project.

April 28, 2025

Aclara opens heavy rare earths pilot plant in Brazil

The company expects to process 200 tonnes of clay from the Carina project, resulting in an estimated production of 150 kg of heavy rare earth carbonates.

April 27, 2025

Lynas Rare Earths seeks US aid for Texas refinery as costs surge

Lynas said that recent global trade and policy shifts have disrupted the rare earths market.