Automakers’ drive to avoid China’s EV rare earth dominance gathers speed

Auto industry expanding efforts to cut rare earth EV use

Reuters | November 14, 2023 | 7:46 am

EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China

The agreed rules set targets for the region to mine 10% of the critical raw materials it consumes, such as lithium, and for the first time copper and nickel.

Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 11:06 am

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart enters rare earths business in Brazil

Brazilian Rare Earths will list on the ASX with a market capitalization of $220 million.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 10, 2023 | 10:27 am

Lynas to withdraw court request to review Malaysia licence conditions

Lynas earlier this year approached a Malaysian court to review its licence after the government barred it from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate from January 2024.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 9:56 am

Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip

The miners believe manufacturers will absorb extra costs due to new ESG-related legislation and tax incentives like the IRA.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 7:34 am

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