What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.

Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

China promotes development of strategic rare earths sector

China accounted for 70% of global mine production of rare earths in 2022.

Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:22 am

MP Materials’ adjusted profit beats; rare earths prices sag

The Las Vegas-based company posted a net loss for the period ended Sept. 30 of $4.3 million.

Reuters | November 2, 2023 | 1:20 pm

Ottawa outlines eligibility for companies seeking C$1.5bn in critical minerals infrastructure funding

Natural Resources Canada announced projects eligible to apply for the new Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund include clean energy and transportation projects that support critical minerals mines.

Nial McGee - The Globe and Mail | November 1, 2023 | 4:36 pm

Ramaco Resources acquires DOE patent to develop US coal into carbon products

The company said its patented process converts coal and coal-related mining waste into high-quality, affordable carbon nanosheets — also known as graphene.

Amanda Stutt | November 1, 2023 | 2:57 pm

Column: Mining faces gulf between ambition and reality on energy transition, China

Mining companies in the West are facing two overarching challenges in trying to produce enough metals to enable the energy transition.

Reuters | November 1, 2023 | 9:38 am

Ionic Rare Earths aims for Uganda project decision late next year

The Makuutu project is Uganda's first commercial rare earths project.

Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 10:38 am

Finland discovers rare earth minerals at the Sokli deposit

Sokli is the world’s largest carbonatite deposit and could produce 10% of the REE needed annually in Europe.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:34 am

Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals

"There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters.

Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 12:53 pm

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