September 13, 2023

UK’s only rare earths producer eyes US, EU markets

Factors that weighed in on LCM's strategic shift include Brexit and the US substantial subsidies to critical minerals and metals companies.

September 12, 2023

Defense Metals updates Wicheeda REE measured and indicated resources

The deposit is known to contain 6.4 million measured tonnes averaging 2.86% total rare earth oxide (TREO).

September 11, 2023

Rainbow Rare Earths signs supply agreement with UK-based alloy manufacturer

LCM is currently the only rare earth metal and alloy manufacturing facility in the UK.

September 11, 2023

Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry

China recently announced curbs of some critical metals used in the semiconductor industry.

September 8, 2023

AI helps researchers design rare-earth-free magnets

High-performance magnets are essential for wind energy, data storage, electric vehicles, and magnetic refrigeration.

September 7, 2023

Chinese rare earth prices hit 20-month high on Myanmar supply worry

Mining suspension in major producer Myanmar sparked stockpiling ahead of the peak consumption season.

September 6, 2023

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

September 4, 2023

Birmingham scientists partner with CoTec to develop disruptive technologies for mineral extraction

Recycling technology originally developed by materials scientists allows extraction of rare earth magnets from scrap and redundant equipment.

August 29, 2023

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

August 28, 2023

Lynas flags higher costs for Kalgoorlie rare earths plant, profit slumps

The world's largest producer of rare earths outside China reported a net profit after tax of A$310.7 million.