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.

June 21, 2023

Lynas Rare Earths gets $14m Australian govt grant to develop project

The grant will help develop a new system that will allow the processing of apatite, a group of phosphate minerals.

June 20, 2023

Australia taps global partners in landmark critical minerals strategy

The government will set up a new international program to attract investment linked to markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, India and the European Union.

June 19, 2023

US DOE draft report reaffirms urgent status of six critical minerals, including graphite

For the world’s leading economy, securing reliable supplies for these minerals is especially important to not only sustain its dominance but also shed its supply reliance on key rivals like…

June 19, 2023

Lynas’ Kalgoorlie facility faces labour shortages

Lynas is racing to complete construction of the plant to handle cracking and leaching.

June 16, 2023

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.