October 2, 2024

Uganda sets up state-owned firm to take stakes in mining operations

All mining activities in the east African country have previously been done by private firms after obtaining exploration and mining licenses.

September 26, 2024

Defense Metals, Saskatchewan Research Council team up to strengthen Canada’s REE supply chain

The MOU provides a framework for the parties to leverage their respective capabilities and interests in the supply and processing of rare earth materials.

September 25, 2024

Kamala Harris calls for US critical minerals reserve, tax credits

The plan, part of a $100 billion industrial policy vision, also called for the use of emergency government powers under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act.

September 25, 2024

Rare earth recycler Cyclic Materials secures $53m funding from Microsoft, BDC

The Canadian company will deploy the capital to build rare earth recycling infrastructure in the US and Europe.

September 24, 2024

Washington mulls $456 million loan for American Rare Earths Wyoming project

The project is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects measured in total rare earth oxides.

September 24, 2024

Summit Minerals grows Brazil niobium project with strategic buy

Newly acquired tenement sits directly east and north of its Equador niobium and tantalum project in Brazil.

September 23, 2024

US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786 million

Anson Resources and American Rare Earths received interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

September 23, 2024

Metals producer backed by Canada province vows to compete with China in rare earths

China controls 95% of the global production and supply of rare earth metals.

September 19, 2024

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.  

September 18, 2024

Saskatchewan processing plant first to produce rare earth metals in North America 

Facility is ready to produce 10 tonnes of neodymium-praseodymium metals per month, with purities greater than 99.5%, SRC said.