December 22, 2023 Ucore wraps up commissioning of RapidSX rare earths separation tech plant The technology is aimed at separating heavy and light REEs to extract samples of praseodymium and neodymium.
December 22, 2023 US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California.
December 22, 2023 Serra Verde secures regulatory approval for first phase of rare earth mine in Brazil Phase I of the Pela Ema project is expected to produce at least 5,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxide over a 25-year mine life.
December 21, 2023 China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security China accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output.
December 19, 2023 Genetically modified bugs may help the US recover REEs from e-waste The bacterium Vibrio natriegens could help optimize the efficiency of the purification of rare earth elements found in smartphones and other electronics.
December 19, 2023 Top 10 sustainability predictions for commodities in 2024 CRU says markets, policy, new technologies, sustainability and the energy transition will become ever more interlinked and complex.
December 15, 2023 TechMet urges UK gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says.
December 14, 2023 Rare earth mining growing in both China, Myanmar bordering regions Rare earth mining hasn’t decreased on China’s border with Myanmar despite government policy.
December 12, 2023 Aclara announces initial resource estimate for Brazil rare earth project The Carina module is estimated to contain 168 million tonnes of inferred material grading 1,510 ppm total rare earth oxide.
December 6, 2023 Ramaco CEO says Wyoming coal mine discoveries include gallium, germanium The company called its discovery one of the largest rare earth elements deposits in the US.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
