The company said the manufacturing facility in Narva will be near its existing rare earth separation plant in Sillamäe.

News of a gold "discovery" sent investors rushing to buy Scotgold shares earlier this year.

The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules.

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway.

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years.

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.