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.

December 6, 2023

Lynas attains first feed for Kalgoorlie project

The mixed rare earth carbonate from the facility will be introduced to the Lynas Malaysia plant commencing late in the March quarter.

December 4, 2023

Idaho National Lab, US Critical Materials sign deal to develop new rare earth processing methods

This is a positive development for a nascent North American rare earths market and taps into the broader issue of the glaring lack of domestic production.

December 4, 2023

Western start-ups seek to break China’s grip on rare earths refining

The existing standard to refine these strategic minerals is an expensive and dirty process that China has spent the past 30 years mastering.

December 1, 2023

US gives $50 million boost to critical minerals investor TechMet

The backing from the US International Development Finance Corporation brings its total investment in the Dublin-based firm to $105 million.

November 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

November 29, 2023

India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billion

India will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina in a month or two.

November 22, 2023

China-linked fund seeks ouster of Australia rare earths miner’s chairman

Yuxiao Fund, which owns a near 10% stake in Northern Minerals, wants chairman Nicholas Curtis removed as a director.