May 22, 2024

At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits

The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production.

May 21, 2024

US Critical Materials to deploy AI-powered tech for rare earth exploration

With VerAI’s AI-powered targeting technology, the company intends to set new industry standards for environmentally conscious mineral exploration activities.

May 15, 2024

Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion

In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.

May 14, 2024

Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs

The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.

May 13, 2024

CRMA: Rare earth elements a potential blindspot for EU policymakers and industry – report

The outlook for rare earths is concerning, with the region unlikely to meet 2030 extraction or processing targets across the entirety of the value chain, Adamas Intelligence warns.

May 8, 2024

Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt

Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.

May 2, 2024

MP Materials reports wider-than-expected Q1 loss on weak rare earth prices

The company reported adjusted loss of 4 cents per share, compared with analysts' expectations of a loss of 2 cents per share.

May 1, 2024

Australia’s Meteoric signs preliminary deal with Neo Performance to supply rare earths

Neo's rare earth separation factory in Estonia is expected to purchase the rare earth oxide from the initial output of Meteoric's Caldeira project in Brazil.

May 1, 2024

NioCorp drops TSX listing in favor of Nasdaq

NioCorp is currently developing an advanced minerals project in southeast Nebraska.

April 30, 2024

Australia cracks down on foreign cash in critical minerals

At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors.