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.

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.