Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and South Africa are expected to start production by 2029.Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 1:07 pm
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop outThe world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion…Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Arafura receives Germany nod for up to $115 million loanUntied Loan Guarantees from a German government inter-ministerial committee, the…Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 4:58 pm
US backs Australian, Brazil rare earths projects for up to $850 million If confirmed, this would be the first ever US investment in an Australian rare earths project. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 3:56 pm
Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals The ties upgrade marks the latest success for Communist-ruled Vietnam's "bamboo diplomacy". Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 9:05 am
American Rare Earths raises $8.7m to advance Halleck Creek project in Wyoming The miner this month provided an updated mineral resource estimate for its Halleck Creek project, showing a 64% increase in its in-situ tonnage. Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 1:58 pm
Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal mining cooperatives, promoting responsible sourcing, the company said. Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 2:26 pm
MP Materials swings to quarterly loss on falling rare earths prices The company posted a quarterly net loss of $16.3 million. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Hastings Technology inks offtake deal with Chinese rare earths producer Hastings, which is backed by Andrew Forrest, will supply a minimum of 10,000 tons per annum of concentrate for an initial seven years. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:10 am
British Columbia rare earth project testing makes 50% TREO concentrates with 80% recovery Defense Metals says metallurgical testing of samples from its Wicheeda project has shown a 50% total rate earth oxide concentrate can be made. Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 10:39 am
Canada to accelerate critical mineral mining – energy minister Canada plans to reduce the time to approve mining permits by better funding the regulatory agency to get rid of paperwork backlogs. Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:32 am
IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions. Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am