Rare Earth Top Stories

Brazil negotiates mining investments with Saudi Arabia – minister

The two countries are in discussions over investments in sustainable mining and energy transition, as stated by the Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy.

Staff Writer | January 19, 2024 | 9:34 am

Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources

Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for…

Reuters | January 18, 2024 | 7:41 am

Uganda grants Ionic licence to mine rare earths

Permit for the Makuutu heavy rare earths project is the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2024 | 3:39 am

Australia’s Energy Transition asked to give payment security for Greenland case

Energy Transition, formerly Greenland Minerals, has been fighting for the…

Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 5:24 pm

McLeod Lake band takes stake in Defense Metals’ rare earth project in British Columbia

The agreement calls for Defense and the band to collaborate…

Staff Writer | January 17, 2024 | 11:12 am

IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money

When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.

Frik Els | September 17, 2023 | 2:05 pm

Pensana confirms rare earth mineralization at Angola project

The Sulima West laterite target at the Coola project contains three main types of rare earth minerals.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 9:44 am

UK’s only rare earths producer eyes US, EU markets

Factors that weighed in on LCM's strategic shift include Brexit and the US substantial subsidies to critical minerals and metals companies.

Staff Writer | September 13, 2023 | 3:56 am

Defense Metals updates Wicheeda REE measured and indicated resources

The deposit is known to contain 6.4 million measured tonnes averaging 2.86% total rare earth oxide (TREO).

Staff Writer | September 12, 2023 | 11:11 am

Rainbow Rare Earths signs supply agreement with UK-based alloy manufacturer

LCM is currently the only rare earth metal and alloy manufacturing facility in the UK.

Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 8:33 am

Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry

China recently announced curbs of some critical metals used in the semiconductor industry.

Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:20 am

AI helps researchers design rare-earth-free magnets

High-performance magnets are essential for wind energy, data storage, electric vehicles, and magnetic refrigeration.

Staff Writer | September 8, 2023 | 6:06 am

Chinese rare earth prices hit 20-month high on Myanmar supply worry

Mining suspension in major producer Myanmar sparked stockpiling ahead of the peak consumption season.

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 6:32 am

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 10:40 am

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