January 8, 2024 Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.
January 7, 2024 Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel.
January 7, 2024 Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.
January 7, 2024 Emissions reach lowest level in 70 years due to sharp decline in coal use in Germany In 2023, coal-fired power generation fell to its lowest level since the 1960s.
January 5, 2024 Amaroq Minerals exec sells $37,000 worth of shares to cover taxes Earlier in the session, the company's stock had reached a 52-week high.
January 5, 2024 Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.
January 5, 2024 Circular economy can greatly increase secondary supply of REE in next three decades – study Circular economy strategies can lead to an increase of 701 kt secondary supply and a decrease of 2,306 kt demand of REEs.
January 5, 2024 Endeavour Mining plunges after firing CEO for serious misconduct The miner removed de Montessus after discovering an alleged “irregular payment instruction” of $5.9 million related to an asset sale.
January 4, 2024 Palladium price falls as concern EVs will destroy demand returns to the fore Commodity analysts said technical factors also played a part.
January 4, 2024 Endeavour Mining says it fired CEO for ‘serious misconduct’ The removal of Sébastien de Montessus follows an investigation by the board into an irregular payment instruction of $5.9 million issued by him.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am