July 9, 2023

European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say

Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.

July 7, 2023

Neo Performance starts construction of rare earth magnet plant in Estonia

The company said the manufacturing facility in Narva will be near its existing rare earth separation plant in Sillamäe.

July 6, 2023

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

July 5, 2023

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium.

July 5, 2023

Altona to resume drilling at RREE project in Mozambique

Drilling will initially focus on target four, which is one of the two orebodies being included in the maiden JORC mineral resource estimate.

July 4, 2023

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

June 29, 2023

RANKED: World’s top 10 rare earth projects

The Tanbreez property in Greenland takes top spot.

June 28, 2023

Mining the Moon to lift off within ten years — NASA

The US space agency is looking to operate a pilot processing plant for lunar resources by 2032, as part of its planned Artemis missions.

June 28, 2023

Rainbow Rare Earths reaches deal for 100% of Phalaborwa

Agreement with Bosveld Phosphates gives the company an immediate 85% stake and the option of acquiring.

June 22, 2023

Serra Verde starts commissioning Brazilian rare earths mine

Pela Ema will be, at startup, the first mine outside Asia to produce four critical magnetic rare earths, essential for making the magnets used in EVs and wind turbines.