November 13, 2023

EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China

The agreed rules set targets for the region to mine 10% of the critical raw materials it consumes, such as lithium, and for the first time copper and nickel.

November 10, 2023

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart enters rare earths business in Brazil

Brazilian Rare Earths will list on the ASX with a market capitalization of $220 million.

November 8, 2023

Lynas to withdraw court request to review Malaysia licence conditions

Lynas earlier this year approached a Malaysian court to review its licence after the government barred it from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate from January 2024.

November 8, 2023

Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip

The miners believe manufacturers will absorb extra costs due to new ESG-related legislation and tax incentives like the IRA.

November 7, 2023

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.

November 3, 2023

China promotes development of strategic rare earths sector

China accounted for 70% of global mine production of rare earths in 2022.

November 2, 2023

MP Materials’ adjusted profit beats; rare earths prices sag

The Las Vegas-based company posted a net loss for the period ended Sept. 30 of $4.3 million.

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.