September 20, 2023

Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.

September 17, 2023

IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money

When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.

September 15, 2023

Pensana confirms rare earth mineralization at Angola project

The Sulima West laterite target at the Coola project contains three main types of rare earth minerals.

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.