Rare Earth Top Stories

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…

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…

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…

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…

Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am

Environmentally friendly technology allows for efficient separation of REEs, transition metals from waste

A water treatment technology has been adapted for selectively separating rare earth elements and transition metals from waste.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 6:05 am

Greenland Minerals dealt setback in legal fight for rare earth project licence

In March, the miner took the governments of Greenland and Denmark to court for the legislation passed last year that banned uranium mining.

Reuters | September 26, 2022 | 9:20 am

Rare earth miner NioCorp to merge with Nasdaq-listed blank check firm

Merger with Acquisition Corp II will give it access to up to $285 million for the development of its Elk Creek project in southeastern Nebraska.

Reuters | September 26, 2022 | 9:17 am

Synthetic rocks shed light on how REEs are formed

New research is getting closer to explaining the mechanisms by which rocks containing rare earths form.

Staff Writer | September 25, 2022 | 7:59 am

Rare-earth metals get the sparkler party started

German researchers say rare-earth metals in alloy powders can be used to produce flashes that shift from golden to green and continuously branch.

Staff Writer | September 23, 2022 | 5:05 am

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 11:36 am

Japan’s JOGMEC, Sojitz invest $9m in Lynas

The miner plans to invest $335 million to expand capacity at its Mt Weld mine.

Reuters | September 20, 2022 | 7:35 am

Niobium pentoxide shows promise for speeding up charging of Li-ion batteries

Niobium pentoxide is a high-performance material with a novel crystalline structure for battery electrodes.

Staff Writer | September 19, 2022 | 7:28 am

Australia approves $34 million in funding for critical minerals projects

Alpha HPA and Cobalt Blue will get about A$15 million each to set up an ultra-pure aluminum chemical plant and a cobalt project, respectively.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 7:10 pm

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