April 28, 2023 Pensana taps major UK investor to fund rare earths project in Angola The refinery would be one of only a handful of its kind outside China if it starts as planned in 2026.
April 24, 2023 Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries.
April 24, 2023 Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding.
April 20, 2023 Lynas Rare Earths posts more than 27% fall in Q3 revenue The world's largest producer of rare earths outside of China said its quarterly revenue fell to A$237.1 million.
April 19, 2023 Vital Metals’ plans for rare earth production stall The company determined that its plans to market an intermediate product from its Saskatoon processing facility aren’t economic.
April 17, 2023 Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes.
April 17, 2023 Tanzania signs $667 million deals for rare earth and graphite projects Deals are part of the president's drive to fast-track negotiations on long-pending mining and energy projects.
April 14, 2023 Critical minerals take central stage in US-China rivalry Critical minerals have become the new frontline of the rivalry between the world’s two superpowers.
April 13, 2023 Australia forging ahead on critical minerals accords with allies The government has signed new agreements with Japan, Germany, the UK and India since late last year.
April 12, 2023 Defense Metals completes phase 1 hydromet tests on Wicheeda REE samples The company has reported that the extraction of praseodymium and neodymium from the acid bake calcine was in excess of 90%
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