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.

October 25, 2023

Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say

The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.

October 25, 2023

Lynas shares jump as Malaysia allows key plant extension

The government of Malaysia said it will allow the miner to import raw materials containing natural radioactive material.

October 24, 2023

Malaysia allows Lynas to import radioactive raw material until 2026

The extension comes despite recent concerns in Malaysia about radiation levels from raw material processing.

October 21, 2023

Strategic Minerals to ‘fight’ for reopening of suspended section at its Spanish tin-tantalum mine

Strategic Minerals Europe issued a media statement saying it will push for the restart of section C of its Penouta tin-tantalum mine in northwestern Spain.