Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch Centre for Future MaterialsRio will invest $150 million in the Centre over the next 10 years.Staff Writer | December 2, 2024 | 3:31 pm
Madison Metals buys large antinomy project in Ontario’s Hemlo gold campThe Howells Lake project comprises nearly 140 sq. km of…Staff Writer | December 2, 2024 | 1:20 pm
Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gapAs the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap…Reuters | November 29, 2024 | 9:53 am
Gecamines announces first germanium exports to Europe The concentrates, made in a new plant in the mining hub of Lubumbashi, will be shipped to Umicore in Belgium for further processing. Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 12:29 pm
Superhot, superdeep rock miles below could create a clean, renewable energy source — report Until now, geologists had been divided as to whether this resource can be tapped. Staff Writer | October 11, 2024 | 12:57 pm
Ukraine sells titanium producer in rare wartime privatization UMCC is one of the world’s largest producers of titanium. Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 7:17 am
Military Metals acquires antimony, tin projects in Slovakia The new acquisition follows Military Metals' recent acquisition of the past-producing West Gore antimony project in Nova Scotia. Staff Writer | October 7, 2024 | 9:44 am
US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, watchdog says Millions of people are displaced and fighting over minerals, particularly gold, has actually increased since the so-called conflict minerals law was passed in 2010. Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 8:28 am
Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government The fund is backed by Vale and Brazil’s development bank BNDES. Bloomberg News | October 2, 2024 | 5:13 pm
Hurricane Helene halts quartz mines needed for chipmaking The halt in operations could affect global supply chains that depend on semiconductors to make phones, solar panels and other technology. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 7:02 am
UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax. Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 1:58 pm
Metals Creek reactivates Yellow Fox project amid antimony crunch In 2011, Metals Creek’s initial search at Yellow Fox found high levels of gold and antimony. Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 11:15 am