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%

April 12, 2023

India’s rare earths miner eyes 400% expansion for clean energy

State-owned IREL Ltd. aims to mine 50 million tons a year of rare-earths bearing ore by end-2032.

April 11, 2023

Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the…

April 7, 2023

Sheep Creek Montana rare earth deposits selected by USGS for exploration and mapping

US Critical Materials has said that rare earth samples from its flagship property in Southwest Montana reported grades that exceed any other domestic rare earth resource.

April 6, 2023

Australia to work with Germany on critical minerals study

Australia is looking to partner with friendly nations to build up its value adding industry.