Flynn: US billions for rare earths ‘missing the mark’ Retired general says Washington must back juniors, suppliers and workers to build a secure critical minerals supply chain. Staff Writer | July 9, 2026 | 9:26 am
Fire hits acid plant at S. Korean zinc smelter, report says The Seokpo smelter has capacity to produce 400,000 metric tons per year of zinc ingots. Reuters | July 9, 2026 | 7:51 am
Rare earth talent scramble lures 86-year-old from retirement Some US companies are partnering with universities to recruit students in engineering, metallurgy and chemistry. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2026 | 7:40 am
Australia agrees to sell uranium to India during Modi visit The country will purchase uranium for exclusively peaceful purposes, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2026 | 7:34 am
NexGold boosts Goldboro drilling as assays lift hopes NexGold Mining expands drilling at Nova Scotia’s Goldboro gold project, lifting shares and resource confidence. Frederic Tomesco | July 9, 2026 | 7:27 am
Fortuna expects Senegal gold project permit within weeks Fortuna is investing nearly $400 million to develop Senegal's Diamba Sud project. Reuters | July 9, 2026 | 7:25 am
Deep-sea mining threatens 60% of vent species: IUCN Rare molluscs that could advance medicine and technology are increasingly at risk as seabed mineral extraction expands. Staff Writer | July 9, 2026 | 5:04 am
Study values GBM’s Ontario graphite mine restart at $183M GBM’s Kearney graphite mine restart in Ontario gets a $183M valuation, highlighting strong returns and Canada’s critical minerals push. Frederic Tomesco | July 9, 2026 | 4:00 am
Billions in US-funded rare earths flowing to Asian markets: report Washington is funding rare earths production, but most output is still flowing to Asia as US magnet demand ramps up. Staff Writer | July 9, 2026 | 3:49 am