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.
July 6, 2023 Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years.
July 6, 2023 UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.
July 5, 2023 European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.
July 5, 2023 Radar and a gold mirror can help improve the production of biofuels A new radar technique is able to provide a detailed characterization of the flow of solids in fluidized beds whose combustion helps convert biofuels into district heating and electricity.
July 4, 2023 Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.
July 4, 2023 Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023 The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.
July 4, 2023 Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.
July 4, 2023 EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security.
July 4, 2023 Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat. January 14, 2026 | 09:53 am
