Guest Column: Critical minerals, Western security and the case for US leadershipThe International Energy Agency estimates an extra $800 billion of investment in new mining projects is needed by 2040 to meet the 1.5 °C target.Dominic Raab | September 3, 2024 | 12:14 pm
Sinomine says its Tsumeb smelter contains over 700t of germaniumGermanium is a critical mineral used in chipmaking, infrared technology,…Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:43 am
Almonty nears first production at its tungsten mine in South KoreaThe US has not commercially mined tungsten since 2015, according…Staff Writer | August 29, 2024 | 9:19 am
“New” mineral discovered in abandoned gold mine dumps A newly discovered mineral, named kanatzidisite, was recently unearthed in mining dumps of the abandoned Nagybörzsöny gold deposit in Hungary. Staff Writer | October 11, 2023 | 6:06 am
Key question: Which critical mineral will China ban next? The tech products we take for granted in our modern lives remain highly vulnerable to disruption. James Cooper | October 10, 2023 | 1:02 pm
Mexican president exhorts American company to settle after mine closure Andrés Manuel López Obrador repeated his accusations against Vulcan Materials for allegedly causing an environmental disaster in Quintana Roo. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 7, 2023 | 1:38 pm
US chemicals company develops portfolio of catalysts to solve materials challenge in hydrogen Mattiq leveraged AI technology in the "world’s most comprehensive study of iridium alternatives". Amanda Stutt | October 6, 2023 | 11:49 am
China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant China restricted exports of the metal in August amid an escalation of trade war on technology with the US and Europe. Bloomberg News | October 6, 2023 | 9:28 am
With bulked up resource base, Wicheeda REE project ready to advance to prefeasiblity The Vancouver-based miner aims to produce an average of 25,000 tonnes of rare earth oxides per year, approximately 10% of the world’s current production. Amanda Stutt | September 29, 2023 | 2:39 pm
China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:37 am
How to optimize cement production to reduce limestone use Researchers are working to make it easier to steer cement production towards a lower climate impact. Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 6:06 am
US Inflation Reduction Act impact report lays bare critical mineral supply fault lines The combined IRA and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law contribute a staggering $502 billion to new climate and energy investment. Henry Lazenby | September 1, 2023 | 9:27 am