Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output

Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030.

Reuters | September 30, 2021 | 7:47 am

Australia to set up $1.5bn loan facility for critical minerals projects

Australia is a major supplier of critical minerals, such as nickel, copper and cobalt.

Reuters | September 28, 2021 | 7:43 am

China to form two rare earth giants to strengthen pricing power

Beijing has been restructuring the industry for years into six large state-controlled groups.

Bloomberg News | September 24, 2021 | 8:22 am

Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year

Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.

MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2021 | 11:36 am

Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance

European automakers are in discussions with Arafura Resources about sourcing elements outside China.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2021 | 6:27 pm

Universities collaborate to kickstart Australia’s critical mineral future

Research initiative to help companies better identify, characterize and extract critical minerals.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 21, 2021 | 11:24 am

Rainbow Rare Earths to use special separation tech at South Africa project

The company will apply Florida, US-based K-Technologies' separation method in its Phalaborwa rare earths project in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2021 | 8:58 am

Following the minerals

China is coveting Afghanistan’s mineral endowment, which despite recent headlines, may not be as rich as advertised.

Rick Mills- Ahead of the Herd | September 17, 2021 | 2:56 pm

Prairie Snapshot: Eight companies with potential in central Canada

The Canadian Prairies may soon be known as much for their diverse mineral wealth including uranium, nickel and copper, as for their potash endowment and rolling hectares of grain.

Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | September 17, 2021 | 10:25 am

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