February 22, 2023

Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California, will sell output from its separation unit directly to Sumitomo Corp. for distribution in Japan.

February 21, 2023

Sheep Creek deposit’s rare earth samples exceed highest grades in US

Montana property contains 12 of the most essential critical minerals needed for electrification and to establish a domestic supply chain, the company says.

February 20, 2023

Finland tightens mining law as demand for minerals surges

Finland is emerging as a key mining and processing hub for battery metals with more than €6 billion in investments already planned.

February 20, 2023

Deep-sea mining would impact ecosystems beyond those in targeted areas – report

Researchers found that the destruction of key hydrothermal vents by deep-sea mining could have knock-on impacts on vent fields hundreds of kilometres away.

February 19, 2023

Minister signals Lynas can run Malaysia unit if waste taken back

Lynas' operating licence came with conditions that prohibited the import and processing of lanthanide concentrate after July 1.

February 15, 2023

Malaysia says Lynas’ license could be revoked if it fails to comply with curbs

Company has to comply with conditions prohibiting the production of radioactive waste in the country.

February 13, 2023

Lynas’ Malaysia rare earths plant faces part closure as regulator keeps curbs

Lynas will need to close the cracking and leaching part of its rare earths processing plant if the conditions are not removed before July 1.

February 9, 2023

US rare earth firm ropes in former top diplomat Pompeo as strategic advisor

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined USA Rare Earth as a strategic advisor.

February 7, 2023

Gecamines seeks to diversify into ‘transition’ minerals

Congo's state mining company plans to explore for minerals including lithium, tin, and rare earths.

February 7, 2023

NioCorp aims for 92% rare earth recoveries at demo plant in Quebec

Ore came from the company's Elk Creek project, in Nebraska, where it plans to extract metals such as niobium, scandium and titanium.