July 9, 2023

European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say

Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.

July 9, 2023

Eramet in talks with European carmakers over Argentina lithium plan – CEO

Eramet is in talks with European carmakers over commercial agreements that would help the company finance its lithium production project in Argentina.

July 9, 2023

Rich tombs reveal who ruled Cyprus’ copper trade hub

Archaeologists have discovered the tombs of the rulers of the Bronze Age trading metropolis Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus.

July 7, 2023

Danish fund invests C$3 million in Greenland Resources to advance moly project

Part of the net proceeds will be used to advance the capex and permitting of its Malmbjerg molybdenum project.

July 7, 2023

Neo Performance starts construction of rare earth magnet plant in Estonia

The company said the manufacturing facility in Narva will be near its existing rare earth separation plant in Sillamäe.

July 7, 2023

New method reduces mercury content in sulfuric acid by more than 90%

Sulfuric acid is produced either from sulfur from the petroleum industry or as a by-product of smelters.

July 6, 2023

BBC admits to publishing ‘fake news’ on Scotgold that led to share spike

News of a gold "discovery" sent investors rushing to buy Scotgold shares earlier this year.

July 6, 2023

EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls

The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules.

July 6, 2023

Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years 

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway.

July 6, 2023

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.