Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea miningThe Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters.Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm
China’s rare earth exports hit 5-year high on demand from EV, high-tech sectorsThe world's largest producer of rare earths shipped 52,307 metric…Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:16 am
Saudi Arabia earmarks $182 million for minerals exploration in mining pushThe Gulf state has revised upwards estimates for its untapped…Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 8:12 am
Lynas eyes more rare earths capacity if Malaysia plant shuts Miner said it will need to look at ways to address lost capacity should its Malaysian plant be shut indefinitely. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2023 | 8:09 am
Australian Strategic Materials to buy rare earth feedstock from Vietnam The purchased material will be used as feedstock for its Korean Metals Plant. Reuters | May 1, 2023 | 7:41 am
Exploring for terbium? Try the galaxy’s hottest exoplanet Turns out there is terbium on KELT-9, an exoplanet whose average temperature is 4,000 degrees Celsius. Staff Writer | May 1, 2023 | 6:06 am
Pensana taps major UK investor to fund rare earths project in Angola The refinery would be one of only a handful of its kind outside China if it starts as planned in 2026. Colin McClelland | April 28, 2023 | 10:37 am
Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries. Staff Writer | April 24, 2023 | 1:17 pm
Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Lynas Rare Earths posts more than 27% fall in Q3 revenue The world's largest producer of rare earths outside of China said its quarterly revenue fell to A$237.1 million. Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 4:56 pm
Vital Metals’ plans for rare earth production stall The company determined that its plans to market an intermediate product from its Saskatoon processing facility aren’t economic. Alisha Hiyate | April 19, 2023 | 9:50 am
Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes. Jack Lifton - Executive Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute | April 17, 2023 | 5:02 pm