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US gives $50 million boost to critical minerals investor TechMet

The backing from the US International Development Finance Corporation brings its total investment in the Dublin-based firm to $105 million.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2023 | 9:29 am

Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 6:52 am

India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billion

India will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina in a month or two.

Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:38 am

China-linked fund seeks ouster of Australia rare earths miner’s chairman

Yuxiao Fund, which owns a near 10% stake in Northern Minerals, wants chairman Nicholas Curtis removed as a director.

Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 10:20 am

China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs

China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October.

Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:18 am

Ucore gets C$4.3 million federal grant for REE demo plant in Ontario

The Canadian government support will be used to commercialize Ucore’s RapidSX technology specifically for light REEs.

Staff Writer | November 20, 2023 | 12:36 pm

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am

Lynas withdraws court request to review Malaysia licence conditions

The government had previously barred Lynas from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate from January 2024.

Reuters | November 14, 2023 | 10:15 am

Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it

The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.

MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2023 | 10:12 am

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