August 13, 2023 Mussel-inspired technology efficiently recovers neodymium from wastewater Researchers at Penn State University developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating that has demonstrated "remarkable, even surprising" ability to recover rare earth elements.
August 11, 2023 Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Ramaco shares dive as coal outlook softens, board okays rare earths buildout Headline earnings, adjusting for non-recurring items, fell 38% yearly to $30 million.
August 8, 2023 Peak Rare Earths inks Tanzania supply deal with China’s Shenghe Peak will supply 100% of rare earths concentrate to Shenghe for an initial term of seven years.
August 8, 2023 China July rare earths exports refresh an over three-year high on decent demand, restriction fears China's exports of rare earths in July rose 49% from a year earlier.
August 8, 2023 Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.
August 4, 2023 US discussed ‘creative ways’ to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths – officials The United States is keen to secure sources beyond its main global rival, China, which last year accounted for more than 70% of world rare earth production.
August 3, 2023 Greenland rejects Energy Transition’s alternate licence proposal in draft decision Formerly Greenland Minerals, Energy Transition has been fighting for an exploration licence since late 2021.
August 3, 2023 MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining The company posted second-quarter net income of $7.4 million, compared to $73.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am