Saudi Arabia earmarks $182 million for minerals exploration in mining push

The Gulf state has revised upwards estimates for its untapped mineral resources to $2.5 trillion.

Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 8:12 am

Defense Metals inks MOU to ship rare earth sample from BC to Ucore’s Ontario facility

MOU is a further step in the direction to be part of the Western world's REE supply chain, says CEO.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2024 | 11:20 am

Saudi Arabia ups mineral resource estimates to $2.5 trillion

About 10% of the increase in estimate comes from the addition of rare earths minerals.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:11 am

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.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Energy Fuels inks MOU with Astron to develop Donald rare earth project in Australia

Donald project is expected to be a new, long-term source of several critical minerals key to the clean energy transition, including REE's, titanium, zircon, and uranium, the company said.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 1:04 pm

New hub starts commercial production of recycled rare earths in the UK

A rare earths hub has been set up by the University of Birmingham, HyProMag Ltd and Mkango in Tyseley, England.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 6:15 am

Ionic Rare Earths granted mining licence in Uganda

The license clears the way for mining at the Makuutu project and marks the first large-scale mining license to be awarded in the country.

Staff Writer | January 2, 2024 | 2:24 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

Executive interview: Ramón Barua Costa, CEO, Aclara Resources

South America-focused rare earth developer CEO discusses its Penco Module project in Chile.

Global Business Reports | December 26, 2023 | 6:50 am

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