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South Australia wants BHP to examine whether Olympic Dam’s rare earths can become a new source of critical minerals supply.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2026 | 4:19 am

The company has begun a pre-feasibility study to assess obtaining the rare earth metal using a side stream at its uranium recovery plant.

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2026 | 4:12 pm

Greenland’s Kvanefjeld dispute underscores how regulatory uncertainty can undermine Western critical-minerals ambitions.

Alina Karpunina, GEM Mining Consulting | May 18, 2026 | 8:21 am

Europe’s effort to curb Russian nuclear fuel dependence is creating new long-term opportunities for Cameco and other Western suppliers.

Andreas Walstad | May 18, 2026 | 8:20 am

Increased uranium production and exploration in the USA