November 1, 2023 Ottawa outlines eligibility for companies seeking C$1.5bn in critical minerals infrastructure funding Natural Resources Canada announced projects eligible to apply for the new Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund include clean energy and transportation projects that support critical minerals mines.
November 1, 2023 Ramaco Resources acquires DOE patent to develop US coal into carbon products The company said its patented process converts coal and coal-related mining waste into high-quality, affordable carbon nanosheets — also known as graphene.
November 1, 2023 Column: Mining faces gulf between ambition and reality on energy transition, China Mining companies in the West are facing two overarching challenges in trying to produce enough metals to enable the energy transition.
October 31, 2023 Ionic Rare Earths aims for Uganda project decision late next year The Makuutu project is Uganda's first commercial rare earths project.
October 30, 2023 Finland discovers rare earth minerals at the Sokli deposit Sokli is the world’s largest carbonatite deposit and could produce 10% of the REE needed annually in Europe.
October 29, 2023 Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals "There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters.
October 28, 2023 US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan.
October 27, 2023 Caspin Resources makes heavy rare earths discovery in WA’s West Musgrave The company has now reported its highest grade REE mineralization intersected to date at the Duchess Prospect at Mount Squires.
October 27, 2023 Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million.
October 26, 2023 Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year.
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
