EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first-of-a-kind European rare earth dealSchaeffler has agreed a five-year deal with Norway's REEtec to supply rare earth oxides from 2024.Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 12:03 pm
Top 50 mining companies power through covid adding $1 trillion in valueBuoyant lithium, copper and gold prices lift value of top…Frik Els | April 18, 2022 | 10:15 am
American, UK companies join forces to develop largest uranium prospect in ArgentinaEvolution Metals acquired a significant position in UrAmerica, the owner…Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 5:05 am
Lynas to restart Malaysian plant as virus curbs ease The plant has been closed since late March due to the restrictions on movement and non-essential business. Reuters | May 1, 2020 | 9:09 am
The impact of critical minerals on national security Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security? Visual Capitalist | April 29, 2020 | 9:45 am
US gives Greenland $12 million but says it’s not a bid to buy Official says the fund will go toward priorities including tapping Greenland’s mineral resources. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2020 | 9:52 am
US quandary: securing weapons-grade minerals without China The US wants to curb its reliance on China for specialized minerals used to make weapons and high-tech equipment, but it faces a Catch-22. Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 1:10 pm
Extracting battery metals from seafloor may beat traditional mining — study Research funded by Canada’s DeepGreen Metals claims undersea mining generates up to 70% less direct CO2 emissions, and up to 94% less pollution. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 10:25 am
Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19 has brought transportation and industrial energy production to a near halt. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 3:43 am
Coronavirus distress is M&A opportunity for Rio, rivals After years of buying at the peak of the economic cycle and selling in the trough, the world’s big diggers could do the reverse. Bloomberg Opinion | April 17, 2020 | 11:08 am
CHART: China’s stranglehold on electric car battery supply chain China has not only shoved aside the US for rare earths, cobalt, graphite and lithium production – new study shows it controls 93% of world's manganese going into EVs. Frik Els | April 16, 2020 | 11:12 pm
Bluejay Mining grows Greenland footprint The company has been granted two exploration licenses surrounding its Kangerluarsuk zinc-lead-silver project. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2020 | 7:25 am