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

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

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