Canada’s first rare earths producer reports first run at plant beats expectationsThe DMS unit achieved 75.2% recovery, processing ~2,300kg of concentrate mined at Vital’s Nechalacho rare earth project in the Northwest Territories .Staff Writer | July 8, 2022 | 12:47 pm
New 3D geological model expected to help guide exploration of rare earth elementsThe model targets alkaline igneous systems, which host many of…Staff Writer | July 7, 2022 | 5:05 am
Mkango’s DFS indicates $559m post-tax NPV for Songwe Hill rare earth projectLocated 90 km from the commercial centre of Blantyre, the…Staff Writer | July 5, 2022 | 10:53 am
The global race to mine outer space ispace has already booked and paid for flights with Elon Musk-founded Space X. Amanda Stutt | May 22, 2020 | 12:37 pm
Pentagon halts rare earths funding for Lynas – sources Decision is a step backward for president Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the U.S. rare earths supply chain. Reuters | May 22, 2020 | 8:43 am
In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 12:57 pm
CHART: Mining exploration spending to drop 29% this year The rally in the gold price will not be enough to prevent 2020 turning into the worst year in 15 for global exploration spending. Frik Els | May 21, 2020 | 11:03 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