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.

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.