October 13, 2023

China rare earth exports drop 18% as domestic demand grows

Rare earth imports jump 19% from year earlier.

October 11, 2023

India sets lithium mining royalty at 3% of LME prices

The government also set the royalty for niobium at 3% of the average sale price, and for rare earth elements at 1% of the average sale price of rare earth…

October 10, 2023

Key question: Which critical mineral will China ban next?

The tech products we take for granted in our modern lives remain highly vulnerable to disruption.

October 10, 2023

Defense Metals says Wicheeda will produce high-grade, high-recovery REE concentrate

The company has revealed the results of additional beneficiation testing conducted by SGS Canada.

October 9, 2023

Lynas names insider John Humphrey as new chairman

John Humphrey will succeed Kathleen Conlon, who announced her retirement effective November 29.

October 6, 2023

US chemicals company develops portfolio of catalysts to solve materials challenge in hydrogen

Mattiq leveraged AI technology in the "world’s most comprehensive study of iridium alternatives".

October 5, 2023

US, UK and partners working on 15 critical minerals projects

The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) formed last year by 14 governments aims to ensure adequate supplies of minerals such as lithium and rare earths to meet zero-carbon goals.

September 29, 2023

With bulked up resource base, Wicheeda REE project ready to advance to prefeasiblity 

The Vancouver-based miner aims to produce an average of 25,000 tonnes of rare earth oxides per year, approximately 10% of the world’s current production.

September 29, 2023

Processing unit of Canada’s only rare earths miner goes bankrupt

MNP will sell the assets and distribute proceeds to creditors

September 28, 2023

China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.