April 6, 2022

Researchers look into extracting critical metals from mine waste to boost Australia, India supply

University of South Australia researchers want to extract critical minerals from downstream ore processing, tailings reprocessing, and wastewater treatments.

April 5, 2022

American Rare Earths partners on DOE-funded R&D, drills at Wyoming, Arizona projects

Australian company's US subsidiary was named a member of the Critical Materials Institute, a US Department of Energy  Energy Innovation Hub at the beginning of the year.

April 5, 2022

Biden’s battery metals boost could ease US dependence on China

Reducing the US’s dependence on China for battery materials is a uniquely bipartisan issue.

March 31, 2022

US senator ‘worried’ about Chinese stake in MP Materials

"It kind of disturbs me to know that there's a big Chinese interest there" Senator Lisa Murkowski said.

March 30, 2022

The rare earth problem must be solved by innovating, not just playing catch up

For the third time in a decade, the clouds are gathering above rare earths.

March 30, 2022

South Korea pushes for recycling of rare metals

South Korea wants to strengthen its domestic supply chain in the semiconductor and battery sectors.

March 24, 2022

Aclara Resources withdraws EIA application for its Penco Module project in Chile  

Aclara has decided to take more time in order to “fully understand and resolve the remaining issues” and resubmit a revised EIA application for its sole project.

March 18, 2022

Rare earths show potential for quantum communications, processors

Researchers discovered the value of europium molecular crystals for quantum communications and processors.

March 17, 2022

5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now?

Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and coal prices to all-time highs, but new report suggests supercycle talk is premature.

March 16, 2022

Australia unveils $360m in critical minerals funding to offset China dominance

Projects to be funded include the second rare earth separation plant to be built outside China, a battery material refinery and a vanadium processing plant.