Rare Earth Top Stories

SRK Consulting unpacks critical opportunities and challenges facing the African mining sector

SRK Consulting believes Africa can be the ‘missing resources link’ as the world prepares for an accelerating energy transition.

Henry Lazenby | May 4, 2022 | 9:44 am

Lynas races to keep up with global rare earths demand

The company is in talks with governments eager to beef…

Reuters | April 28, 2022 | 7:49 am

Defense Metals reports best REE grades to date at Wicheeda in BC

Resource definition holes intersected two of the three highest grade-width…

Staff Writer | April 27, 2022 | 11:32 am

GM says it has battery metals secured as industry frets supply

GM’s chief executive officer is confident the automaker will have…

Bloomberg News | April 27, 2022 | 10:39 am

Fewer rare earths needed for permanent magnets

Korean researchers developed rare-earth-saving permanent magnets.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2022 | 6:06 am

Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am

Nearly 90% of Canadians support growing critical minerals market share — MAC

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released a new national poll, highlighting public enthusiasm.

MINING.com Editor | May 14, 2020 | 6:00 am

Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths

The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US.

Bloomberg News | May 12, 2020 | 8:51 am

New technology to be game-changer in rare earths extraction

Scientists in the US are working towards securing a domestic supply of rare earth metals for electronics, computerized engines for aircraft, warships, EVs, and magnets.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 10, 2020 | 7:00 am

Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report

The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.

MINING.com Editor | May 8, 2020 | 12:59 pm

Renewables to power Northern Minerals’ rare earth operation

The miner executed a letter of intent with Soluna Australia to develop a renewable-power and battery-storage facility at the Browns Range mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 8, 2020 | 6:20 am

Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact

The Kremlin says legal framework for mining on the moon should be examined to make sure it complies with international laws.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2020 | 3:45 am

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 8:50 am

USA Rare Earth’s ambitious plans for domestic supply chain

Shutdowns to manufacturing plants in China that could potentially cut off US rare earths imports shone a spotlight on the fact the nation is reliant on China for its rare earths needs.

Amanda Stutt | May 1, 2020 | 12:07 pm

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