Birmingham scientists partner with CoTec to develop disruptive technologies for mineral extraction

Recycling technology originally developed by materials scientists allows extraction of rare earth magnets from scrap and redundant equipment.

Staff Writer | September 4, 2023 | 8:14 am

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 4:06 pm

Lynas flags higher costs for Kalgoorlie rare earths plant, profit slumps

The world's largest producer of rare earths outside China reported a net profit after tax of A$310.7 million.

Reuters | August 28, 2023 | 4:12 pm

India’s Modi urges nations with critical minerals to see custodianship as ‘global responsibility’

Narendra Modi said there is a risk of a "new model of colonialism" if nations with critical minerals do not regard custodianship as a "global responsibility."

Reuters | August 27, 2023 | 9:49 am

Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 years

The government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand for lithium is projected to increase sharply through 2063.

Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am

FE Battery shares soar on high-grade lithium pegmatite cuts at Quebec project

Augustus prospect consists of over 270 sq. km surrounding the Val-d’Or mining hub.

Henry Lazenby | August 21, 2023 | 3:59 pm

TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals control

Fresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which aim at reducing the west’s dependence on China for critical minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 2:58 am

European Green Metals expands land position at Olserum rare earth project in Sweden by ten-fold

“Olserum is a scalable high value permanent magnet REE project that we believe has the potential to be Europe’s first REE mine,” EGM CEO says.

Staff Writer | August 14, 2023 | 1:55 pm

Mussel-inspired technology efficiently recovers neodymium from wastewater

Researchers at Penn State University developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating that has demonstrated "remarkable, even surprising" ability to recover rare earth elements.

Staff Writer | August 13, 2023 | 7:48 am

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