July 6, 2022 How strong are rare earth magnets? From tiny fridge magnets that hold to-do lists to powerful ones that create magnetic fields for electricity generation from wind turbines, there are many different types of magnets.
July 5, 2022 Mkango’s DFS indicates $559m post-tax NPV for Songwe Hill rare earth project Located 90 km from the commercial centre of Blantyre, the Songwe project is the cornerstone of Mkango’s mine, refine and recycle strategy.
July 3, 2022 EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency.
June 30, 2022 Four charts reveal seismic shifts in global energy within one lifetime Wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and small hydropower are now 13% of global power generation.
June 30, 2022 Column: US forms ‘friendly’ coalition to secure critical minerals A metallic NATO is starting to take shape, though no-one is calling it that just yet, writes Andy Home.
June 28, 2022 Pro-China digital campaign targets mining firms – cybersecurity report A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China's business interests.
June 27, 2022 Norway, EU agree closer cooperation on batteries, raw materials Several battery production plants are being planned in Norway already, including projects by Morrow, Freyr, Beyonder, and Corvus.
June 26, 2022 EU strengthens position against deep-sea mining The new EU agenda on International Ocean Governance reiterates the idea of banning mineral extraction in the exclusive economic zones of EU countries.
June 24, 2022 New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.
June 23, 2022 US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
