February 21, 2025

US, Ukraine ramp up talks on minerals deal during envoy trip

Ukraine has rejected a first bid by the US to own 50% of the country’s rare earth minerals.

February 20, 2025

MP Materials’ fourth-quarter loss beats Wall Street’s expectations

The company produced 11,478 metric tons of that concentrate during the quarter, 24% higher than the year-ago period.

February 20, 2025

American Rare Earths reaches metallurgical milestone at Halleck Creek

Metallurgical tests show that 93.5% of non-rare earth material can be removed early, leaving only 6.5% of ore needing further refining.

February 20, 2025

Wyloo, Hastings form JV for Yangibana rare earths project

Wyloo will hold a 60% participating interest in the JV with Hastings, serving as the project manager and operator.

February 19, 2025

China to tighten grip on rare earth mining for non-state firms

China plans to prohibit non-state companies from mining rare earths.

February 18, 2025

Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals. But what exactly is up for grabs?

Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has mineral deposits worth upwards of $10 trillion.

February 17, 2025

GRAPH: The critical minerals to watch in the US

China is keeping its powder dry on rare earth and graphite export bans, for now.

February 17, 2025

Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy

The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.

February 17, 2025

This Aussie junior is at the centre of a geopolitical storm

The coming months will be pivotal for Greenland-focused rare earths developer Energy Transition Minerals.

February 16, 2025

Ukraine rejects US bid for 50% of rare earth minerals, FT says

Zelenskiy wants US and European security guarantees to be tied directly to any deal on the mineral reserves, FT reports.