Specialty Minerals Top Stories

US says it opposes export controls by China on metals, will consult allies

The United States "firmly" opposes export controls announced by China on gallium and germanium, a US Commerce Department spokesperson said.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 12:36 pm

What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs

Excluding China, other countries with gallium production capacity include Russia…

Bloomberg News | July 5, 2023 | 11:28 am

International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports

China on Monday announced export restrictions on some gallium and…

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 8:44 am

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on…

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 7:56 am

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as…

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am

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US says it is concerned critical minerals vulnerable to manipulation

Energy Secretary said the government is concerned that supplies of critical minerals could be subject to weaponisation as oil and gas have been amid the Ukraine conflict.

Reuters | July 12, 2022 | 4:28 pm

Post Noront takeover, Wyloo gets to work on Ring of Fire assets

After emerging victorious from the “fierce battle” with BHP and closing the acquisition of Noront in April, Wyloo is wasting no time.

Alisha Hiyate | June 29, 2022 | 11:28 am

Researchers now know why hackmanite changes colour

Hackmanite is considered a natural wonder material that is cheap and easy to synthesize and that has applications in personal UV monitoring and X-ray imaging.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2022 | 5:05 am

UBC tests carbon-capture potential of Inomin’s Beaver critical minerals project

Inomin's inaugural 2021 drilling program at Beaver generated a significant discovery of high-grade magnesium and other critical minerals including nickel, chromium, and cobalt.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2022 | 11:14 am

Canada must overcome hurdles in ‘urgent’ critical minerals push

Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals, has more than 200 mines and is home to almost half of the world’s publicly listed mining and minerals exploration companies.

Bloomberg News | June 13, 2022 | 2:19 pm

Perpetua Resources moves closer to legacy cleanup at Stibnite Gold project in Idaho

The company will begin water quality improvements in the historical Stibnite mining district this summer.

Amanda Stutt | June 10, 2022 | 2:39 pm

The real costs of coltan mining in the DRC — report

A new study examines the impacts of coltan mining and trading on the environment and local communities in north-eastern DRC.

Staff Writer | June 1, 2022 | 1:29 pm

Researchers design microgrid for future lunar base

The base camp concept consists of a habitation unit and the potential for separate mining and fuel processing facilities.

Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 5:05 am

Populating Mars, the moon requires two key resources to be mineable first

Before a key mineral is mined, the techniques to extract a more important resource need to be mastered first.

Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 5:05 am

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