Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

Frik Els | August 9, 2023 | 1:09 pm

Ramaco shares dive as coal outlook softens, board okays rare earths buildout

Headline earnings, adjusting for non-recurring items, fell 38% yearly to $30 million.

Henry Lazenby | August 9, 2023 | 10:39 am

Peak Rare Earths inks Tanzania supply deal with China’s Shenghe

Peak will supply 100% of rare earths concentrate to Shenghe for an initial term of seven years.

Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 4:52 pm

China July rare earths exports refresh an over three-year high on decent demand, restriction fears

China's exports of rare earths in July rose 49% from a year earlier.

Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:22 am

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.

Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:19 am

US discussed ‘creative ways’ to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths – officials

The United States is keen to secure sources beyond its main global rival, China, which last year accounted for more than 70% of world rare earth production.

Reuters | August 4, 2023 | 1:07 pm

Greenland rejects Energy Transition’s alternate licence proposal in draft decision

Formerly Greenland Minerals, Energy Transition has been fighting for an exploration licence since late 2021.

Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 3:45 pm

MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining

The company posted second-quarter net income of $7.4 million, compared to $73.3 million in the year-ago quarter.

Reuters | August 3, 2023 | 1:15 pm

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