October 11, 2023

“New” mineral discovered in abandoned gold mine dumps

A newly discovered mineral, named kanatzidisite, was recently unearthed in mining dumps of the abandoned Nagybörzsöny gold deposit in Hungary.

October 10, 2023

Key question: Which critical mineral will China ban next?

The tech products we take for granted in our modern lives remain highly vulnerable to disruption.

October 7, 2023

Mexican president exhorts American company to settle after mine closure

Andrés Manuel López Obrador repeated his accusations against Vulcan Materials for allegedly causing an environmental disaster in Quintana Roo.

October 6, 2023

US chemicals company develops portfolio of catalysts to solve materials challenge in hydrogen

Mattiq leveraged AI technology in the "world’s most comprehensive study of iridium alternatives".

October 6, 2023

China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant

China restricted exports of the metal in August amid an escalation of trade war on technology with the US and Europe.

September 29, 2023

With bulked up resource base, Wicheeda REE project ready to advance to prefeasiblity 

The Vancouver-based miner aims to produce an average of 25,000 tonnes of rare earth oxides per year, approximately 10% of the world’s current production.

September 20, 2023

China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs

In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products.

September 11, 2023

How to optimize cement production to reduce limestone use

Researchers are working to make it easier to steer cement production towards a lower climate impact.

September 1, 2023

US Inflation Reduction Act impact report lays bare critical mineral supply fault lines

The combined IRA and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law contribute a staggering $502 billion to new climate and energy investment.

August 28, 2023

New feasibility study expands resource, mine life for Vulcan Minerals’ Great Atlantic salt project

The company says the study represents a significant leap in economic viability compared to the preliminary economic assessment dated January 31.