Water from near-earth asteroids could fuel space mining

A new study suggests that there are about 1,000 water-rich asteroids closer to earth than to the moon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2019 | 10:28 am

US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals

Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2019 | 4:43 am

Drilling extends Defense Metals’ Wicheeda deposit

All of the holes intersected visible rare earth element mineralization.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 24, 2019 | 3:33 pm

Miners push for US Congress to vote on electric vehicle supply chain bills

Senator Lisa Murkowski, chair of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed confidence her legislation will eventually pass as it awaits a full Senate vote.

Reuters | September 24, 2019 | 11:09 am

US, Australia to unveil plan to improve rare earth supply

The plan addresses growing concern China could cut off shipments of the prized commodities.

Reuters | September 19, 2019 | 1:31 pm

Apple to include part made of 100% recycled rare earths in new iPhones

The tech giant’s new iPhones will use recycled rare earth elements in their "Taptic Engine," a part that lets iPhones mimic a physical button click despite being a flat pane of glass.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2019 | 6:21 am