Specialty Minerals Top Stories

Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals

German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States.

Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 2:23 pm

Aerospace, electronic demand drive hafnium’s 400% record surge

The metal is valued for its anti-corrosive properties and used…

Reuters | February 3, 2023 | 10:08 am

Urgent action needed to stem slump in geoscience graduates globally — report

The dearth of geoscientists, which is replicated globally, threatens to…

Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 4:13 pm

How tungsten can help make nuclear fusion energy a reality

Researchers say that improving tungsten-heavy alloys is key to making…

Staff Writer | January 26, 2023 | 5:05 am

Scientists efficiently convert temperature fluctuations into clean energy

It is possible to convert environmental temperature fluctuations into clean…

Staff Writer | January 19, 2023 | 6:30 am

Rio Tinto’s RBM to shut furnace as stockpiles depleted

The Richards Bay Minerals operation in South Africa has been halted since late June following the murder of the top manager.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2021 | 3:32 am

Low-cost, sustainable plasma technology could replace one of world’s rarest materials

Technology would replace indium, a rare chemical element widely used in smartphones and computers.

MINING.com Editor | July 19, 2021 | 12:34 pm

Dawn of a mining supercycle. Are you taking the fizz?

MINING.COM takes issue with a new white paper by Wood Mackenzie forecasting the varying impacts of the green energy transition on metals and mining demand.

Frik Els | July 16, 2021 | 5:18 pm

Forecasts morph into reality as tech metals fundamentals heat up

Demand for technology metals is accelerating ahead of the supply curve.

Henry Lazenby | July 12, 2021 | 3:10 pm

Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut

Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 7:35 am

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Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals

Aerospace, electronic demand drive hafnium’s 400% record surge

Urgent action needed to stem slump in geoscience graduates globally — report

How tungsten can help make nuclear fusion energy a reality

Scientists efficiently convert temperature fluctuations into clean energy

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Rio Tinto’s RBM to shut furnace as stockpiles depleted

Low-cost, sustainable plasma technology could replace one of world’s rarest materials

Dawn of a mining supercycle. Are you taking the fizz?

Forecasts morph into reality as tech metals fundamentals heat up

Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut

US Forest Service advances Perpetua Resources’ plan for Idaho Stibnite-Gold project

Critical metals developer NioCorp stock jumps over 20%

How a gold-stibnite restoration in Idaho could add antimony to US supply chain

Ukraine to auction titanium and zirconium miner in August