Liberia anticipates new minerals discovery will draw $3 billion Studies conducted over five decades and funded by the Chinese show the iron ore exporter also has uranium, lithium, cobalt, manganese and neodymium deposits. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2025 | 12:09 pm
USA Rare Earth produces dysprosium oxide at Texas Round Top deposit The company said this marks a breakthrough in domestic rare earth production. Staff Writer | January 28, 2025 | 12:02 pm
Montero Mining settles with Tanzania for $27 million The company previously submitted a claim for C$90 million with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Staff Writer | January 28, 2025 | 11:27 am
Sweden’s LKAB says it could meet 18% of Europe’s rare earth needs with Per Geijer mine The project has resources of around 1.7 million tonnes of rare earth oxides. Reuters | January 28, 2025 | 9:36 am
Codelco plans 25% cut in indirect emissions by 2030 Codelco plans to cut its so-called Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions put out by its suppliers and the most difficult to reduce. Reuters | January 28, 2025 | 9:23 am
Cornish Metals secures $70 million to boost South Crofty tin project The fundraising drew support from existing shareholders and the UK’s National Wealth Fund. Staff Writer | January 28, 2025 | 9:20 am
Newmont ups stake in European exploration partner Ariana Resources This follows Newmont's initial investment of $2.5 million under an alliance formed in 2022. Staff Writer | January 28, 2025 | 9:19 am
Uranium price falls as DeepSeek disrupts tech Uranium, regarded as key to the development of power-intensive AI as a fuel for nuclear power, fell on Monday night. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | January 28, 2025 | 8:56 am
Copper price rises in US and slips in London after Trump tariff threat The Financial Times reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing for universal tariffs starting at 2.5% and rising gradually. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2025 | 8:26 am