March 3, 2023

New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry

Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.

March 3, 2023

Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner

Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.

March 3, 2023

Cyanobacteria efficiently extract rare earths from mine wastewater

Researchers have found that cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb rare earth elements from wastewater.

March 2, 2023

Tesla comments spur plunge in China rare earth miner shares

Citing health and environmental risks, Tesla said its next drive unit will use a permanent magnet motor that doesn’t use rare earths.

February 28, 2023

Australia blocks Chinese investor from raising stake in rare earths miner

The Foreign Investment Review Board did not allow Northern Minerals' largest shareholder to boost stake on grounds of national interest.

February 27, 2023

Lynas Rare Earths’ production disruption concerns persist

Company will focus on getting its Kalgoorlie plant operational amid concerns its Malaysian facility will have to be partly wound down.

February 27, 2023

Research institutions, US Army partner to identify risks in critical minerals supply chain

Over 100 industrial scientists, WPI faculty, and graduate and undergraduate students are engaged in more than 20 research projects.

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.