Greenland Minerals won’t engage in further rare earths project consultation

The miner participated in community meetings in February but will not take part in those scheduled for August due to "safety concerns".

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2021 | 8:03 am

US critical mineral imports up 7.9% y-o-y in Q2 – report

S&P Global Market Intelligence reports the volume of critical minerals flowing into the country in H1 2021 surpassed the 316,108 tonnes imported in H1 2020 by 41,209 tonnes.

MINING.com Editor | August 23, 2021 | 9:55 am

Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia

Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2021 | 7:48 am

Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources?

A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion.

Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 1:16 pm

Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources

Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.

Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 4:47 am

Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2021 | 3:00 am

Defense Metals, Sinosteel enter MOU for test work at Wicheeda Rare Earth property

The company began drill pad construction at the end of July in anticipation of starting its 2021 resource expansion at the British Columbia property.

Amanda Stutt | August 11, 2021 | 1:47 pm

Vital Metals expands in Canada with Quebec projects buy

Vital is acquiring Quebec Precious Metals’s Zeus project and a 68% stake in the Kipawa heavy rare earths asset for $6.4 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2021 | 9:16 am

US House bill would give tax credit for rare earth magnets

The bill is the latest in a string of U.S. legislation attempting to cobble together a national strategy to produce more lithium, rare earths and other strategic minerals.

Reuters | August 10, 2021 | 12:04 pm

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