August 12, 2025 Aclara Resources, Virginia Tech launch rare earth separation pilot plant The facility, the company said, will produce over 99.5% pure didymium terbium and dysprosium from Brazil-sourced feedstock.
August 12, 2025 US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over Congo mining The Treasury Department said it was sanctioning the PARECO-FF, which it said controlled mining sites in Rubaya from 2022 to 2024.
August 12, 2025 US rare earth magnet startup raises $65M to scale up production North Carolina-based Vulcan Elements is producing high-performance rare earth magnets at its manufacturing plant in Research Triangle Park.
August 12, 2025 Gold price stays flat following July inflation data The new inflation reading gives fresh ammunition to those betting that the Fed will resume rate cutting as soon as next month.
August 12, 2025 AI data centers to worsen copper shortage – BNEF Microsoft’s $500 million data center in Chicago alone required 2,177 tonnes of copper during construction.
August 11, 2025 Albemarle operating chief Netha Johnson to leave company Albemarle did not provide a timeline for Johnson's exit.
August 11, 2025 US vs. China on critical minerals – Sahar Hafeez China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through industries from defense to clean energy. In response, Washington has already […]
August 11, 2025 Equinox’s Castle Mountain gets rare Southwest FAST-41 boost Its FAST-41 status now puts the project on track to complete federal approvals in 16 months.
August 11, 2025 Trump says gold imports won’t be tariffed in reprieve for market No formal, updated policy had yet been posted by US agencies as of Monday afternoon.
August 11, 2025 Lifezone Metals secures $60M bridge loan for nickel project Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide projects.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am