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Altona submits proposal to US for funding of Moz project study
18th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a recent policy shift, London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that the US Government has re-engaged with the company on the possibility of providing funding support for the... 


CrossBoundary 16 MW solar farm for QIT Madagascar Minerals mine.
Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


Altona confirms fluorspar in gallium samples from Monte Muambe
15th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has reported that it has received partial mineralogy and geochemistry results of gallium samples from the Monte Muambe rare earths and gallium project, in... 


Rare earth oxides
China warns western companies against stockpiling rare earths, FT reports
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

China is warning western companies against stockpiling rare earths or risk even greater shortages, as Beijing tightly controls supply of the metals that are vital for electric vehicles and other... 


Harena raises £180 000 through subscription
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed rare earths company Harena Resources has raised further gross proceeds of about £180 000 through an oversubscribed subscription of 12.1-million new ordinary shares with certain... 


Arafura Rare Earths eyes $100m in export agency funding, source says
Arafura Rare Earths eyes $100m in export agency funding, source says
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

Arafura Rare Earths has received a letter of interest from Australia's export finance agency about potential funding for its Nolans project in the Northern Territory, which a source said would... 


Lindian, Iluka enter binding offtake agreement for rare earth concentrate from Malawi
6th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with ASX-listed Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare earth concentrate from... 


Lynas Rare Earths general manager of development Alex Logan speaking at the Diggers and Dealers conference on Tuesday.
‘Rest of world’ rare earths market finally taking shape, says Lynas
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from a maturing “rest of world” market, with projects advancing in key regions outside China and new... 


Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost US critical minerals production and curb China's market dominance by... 


Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto half-year profit drops 22% as iron-ore prices weigh
30th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto reported a 22% decline in first-half profit to $4.5-billion as lower iron-ore prices and cyclone disruptions in Australia weighed on performance, despite higher... 


Switch Metals making progress at Issia project
29th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Switch Metals reports that significant progress is being made at its district-scale Issia tantalum project, in Côte d'Ivoire. The company has been conducting exploration at its... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump team hears pitches on access to Myanmar's rare earths
29th July 2025 By: Reuters

 The Trump administration has heard competing proposals that would significantly alter longstanding US policy toward Myanmar, with the aim of diverting its vast supplies of rare earth minerals away... 


Longonjo site
Pensana progresses Longonjo development, starts exploration on nearby deposit
28th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed emerging rare earths miner Pensana has advised that construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola, is progressing on schedule and within the overall capital cost envelope of... 


An image of Ruben Brigolas
Angolan mining grows, transforming economy
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There is significant growth and transformation in Angola’s mining industry, driven by strategic reforms, infrastructure development and an increase in foreign investment, attendees of the Investing... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas sees higher rare earths prices after US backs MP Materials
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

Prices of rare earths could rally further given growing demand for Western material, reflected in a recent deal by the United States that has shown its resolve to rebuild the sector outside China,... 


Meteoric raises A$42.5m in oversubscribed placement for Brazil REE project
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Meteoric Resources has secured firm commitments to raise A$42.5-million through an oversubscribed share placement, boosting the company’s balance sheet ahead of a final investment... 


Rare-earth miner Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans
Rare-earth miner Aclara seeks state funding for US-Brazil plans
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Aclara Resources is in talks with US government agencies for possible financing toward its $1.5-billion plan to mine rare earths in Latin America and develop processing facilities in the US. The... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
Energy Fuels begins US production of HREE oxides
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has begun producing heavy rare earth element (HREE) oxides at its White Mesa mill in Utah at pilot scale, with plans in place to ramp up to full-scale... 


China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths
China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s spy agency has accused overseas intelligence agencies of stealing controlled rare earth materials, reiterating its intent to curb smuggling even as Beijing agrees to review applications to... 


In a $500-million partnership with Apple, MP Materials will significantly expand the capacity of its Fort Worth, Texas, factory to supply recycled rare earth magnets.
MP Materials to supply Apple with 100% recycled rare earth magnets
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 


An image of the Steenkampskraal monazite mine
Thor Medical progresses cancer treatment in partnership with Steenkampskraal
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Thor Medical, which is working in a partnership with South Africa’s Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM), has made progress in cancer treatment through targeted thorium-based alpha therapy.... 


China's rare earth exports jump in June in sign of trade war relief
14th July 2025 By: Reuters

China's rare earths exports rose 32% in June from the month before, customs data showed on Monday, in a potential sign that agreements reached last month to free up the flow of the metals are... 


China rejects EU condemnation over rare earth controls
China rejects EU condemnation over rare earth controls
11th July 2025 By: Reuters

China urged the European Parliament to stop politicising trade and economic issues and applying double standards on export controls, its mission to the European Union said on Friday. The remarks... 


Malawi Mines Minister Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng’oma
Malawi clinches $12-billion mining, infrastructure investments from China
11th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Malawi has concluded $12-billion worth of Chinese mining and infrastructure transactions, which are positioning the landlocked country in south-eastern Africa for the supply of critical minerals,... 


ASM CEO Rowena Smith
Heap leach option slashes Dubbo capex, speeds up rare earths delivery
11th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rare earths company Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) on Friday published the scoping study for its Dubbo project in New South Wales, outlining a new first-phase development plan that uses heap... 


MP Materials lands multibillion-dollar Pentagon deal to bolster US rare earth magnet supply
MP Materials lands multibillion-dollar Pentagon deal to bolster US rare earth magnet supply
10th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed MP Materials on Thursday announced a landmark public-private partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD), securing a multibillion-dollar package aimed at accelerating domestic... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump to host African leaders offering major mining ventures
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is scheduled this week to meet the leaders of five African nations that will potentially offer American businesses opportunities in critical minerals and other natural... 


Neodymium magnet powder
Mkango subsidiary achieves first commercial-scale rare earth powder production from scrap
7th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Toronto- and London-listed Mkango Resources has successfully conducted first production runs for commercial-scale hydrogen processing of magnet scrap (HPMS) as part of a trial process at the... 


Bayan stakes ground near Mountain Pass rare earth mine
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Bayan Mining and Minerals has secured a strategic foothold in one of the world’s most prospective rare earth elements (REE) corridors, filing staking applications for 72 federal... 


Ocean water
Japan to begin test mining rare-earth mud from seabed in early 2026
4th July 2025 By: Reuters

Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1 900 km southeast of Tokyo, in January next year, the head of the government-backed project... 


Argyle Resources’ partner files 21 mineral lode claims in Wyoming
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Junior mineral exploration company Argyle Resources’ exploration partner Rangefront Mining Services has filed 21 mineral lode claims on the company’s behalf with the US Bureau of Land Management... 


A periodic table showing some of the rare earth elements
China's foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths
3rd July 2025 By: Reuters

China's foreign minister downplayed European worries over rare earth exports restrictions on Thursday, saying it was standard practise to control dual-use goods exports but that Europe's needs... 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


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