December 27, 2023 The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.
December 26, 2023 Executive interview: Ramón Barua Costa, CEO, Aclara Resources South America-focused rare earth developer CEO discusses its Penco Module project in Chile.
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.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
