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An image showing mine gypsum stacks at Rainbow Rare Earth's Phalaborwa project
Rainbow, Ecora complete royalty agreement transaction
25th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Rainbow Rare Earths says all conditions precedent required for the payment of the $8.5-million royalty consideration by Ecora Resources have been met and the funds, net of $229 000... 


Mkango subsidiary participating in PULSE project
25th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources’ subsidiary HyProMag is participating in the £11-million grant-funded PULSE project. HyProMag is 100% owned by Maginito, which is 79.4% owned by Mkango and... 


The Saskatchewan Research Council's rare earth processing facility is ahead of schedule and is said to be the only organisation in North America producing rare earth metals at a commercial scale.
SRC rare earth processing facility first to produce rare earth metals in North America
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has announced that its Saskatoon processing facility has produced rare earth metals at a commercial scale, making Saskatchewan the first and only... 


Gypsum stacks at the Phalaborwa project
Rainbow produces first magnet REE in saleable form at Phalaborwa project
18th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has produced the first magnet rare earth elements (REE) in a saleable form at its Phalaborwa project, in Limpopo, South Africa. This paves the way for the first... 


worker in PPE walking along coal stoockpile
1.25m coal jobs could be lost globally by 2035, report says
17th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Research firm McKinsey’s inaugural ‘Global Materials Perspective’ report shows that, while the green energy transition could generate 340 000 global jobs to scale critical minerals and metals... 


Piles of rare earth oxides
China’s grip on rare earths undercuts projects from US to Japan
16th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

A couple hours outside Houston, in a remote field near a Dow Chemical Co. plant, America’s bid to undercut China’s grip on the global supply of rare earth minerals critical to high technology has... 


The Browns Range project, in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, is uniquely rich in the heavy rare earth elements dysprosium and terbium.
Northern Minerals raises A$43m for Browns Range
16th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Perth-based rare-earth minerals firm Northern Minerals on Monday announced binding commitments to raise A$43-million through a two-tranche placement to advance its Browns Range project in Western... 


Aclara Resources aims to speed up start date for Brazil rare earths deposit
13th September 2024 By: Reuters

Miner Aclara Resources plans to request a key environmental permit to develop a rare earths deposit in Brazil early next year with the aim of starting production in 2027, two years earlier than... 


Arafura makes new board appointment
10th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has announced the appointment of Ian Murray as to its board as a nonexecutive director. Chartered accountant Murray brings more than 30 years of experience in... 


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Pensana signs MoU for offtake with Japanese group Hanwa
9th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese trading group Hanwa for the offtake up to 20 000 t/y of mixed rare earth carbonate... 


Shareholders of Base Resources greenlight Energy Fuels acquisition
Shareholders of Base Resources greenlight Energy Fuels acquisition
6th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has cleared a major hurdle in its acquisition of Base Resources, as the latter’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the buyout during a... 


Mkango subsidiary partners with Inserma to deploy large-scale magnet recycling tech
3rd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian mineral exploration and development company Mkango Resources’ Maginito subsidiary has entered into a binding and exclusive agreement with Spanish electrical equipment supplier Inserma... 


American Rare Earths reports ‘outstanding’ drilling results at Cowboy State Mine
3rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed American Rare Earths on Tuesday announced the first assay results from the 2024 drilling campaign at the Cowboy State Mine (CSM) area of its Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc (WRI). ALS Global... 


Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range
Northern Minerals secures EPA approval for enhancements at Browns Range
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its Browns Range project in the east Kimberley region. The Environmental... 


Mkango's HyProMag subsidiary continues to progress towards commercial production
30th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the three months ended June 30, London-listed Mkango Resources continued to advance its recycling interests in the UK and Germany – held through its HyProMag subsidiary – towards commercial... 


Lynas Rare Earths beats annual profit view, shares rise 2%
Lynas Rare Earths beats annual profit view, shares rise 2%
28th August 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths posted a smaller-than-expected fall in annual profit on Wednesday, helped by lower operating costs amid weak prices and subdued China demand, sending its shares 2%... 


Wicheeda REE project developer searches for new CEO
Wicheeda REE project developer searches for new CEO
27th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Defense Metals, the developer of the Wicheeda rare earth elements (REE) project, on Monday announced the resignations of Craig Taylor as CEO and director and Len Clough as director,... 


Rare earth miner Tactical Resources plans Nasdaq listing via SPAC deal
23rd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Tactical Resources, a mining company focused on rare earth elements, has agreed to go public on the Nasdaq stock market through a merger with a blank-check firm, according to people familiar with... 


Eneabba stockpile
Iluka won’t complete rare earths refinery without more govt funding – CEO
22nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral sands miner Iluka MD Tom O’Leary said this week that the company would not complete its rare earths refinery in Western Australia without more Australian government funding. Speaking after... 


Mkango raises funds to advance its portfolio of projects
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources has conditionally raised gross proceeds of £1.25-million through the issuance, on a private placement basis, of 25-million units of the company at about 5p a... 


Ivanhoe Electric appoints investor relations, business development VP
21st August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US critical metals company Ivanhoe Electric has appointed Mike Patterson VP of investor relations and business development, with effect from August 19. Patterson is a seasoned professional with a... 


Dominican Republic creates State miner to explore for rare earths
21st August 2024 By: Reuters

The Dominican Republic on Tuesday said it will create a state mining firm to explore and exploit the nation's key mining resources, including rare earth minerals. The Dominican presidency said in a... 


Altona appoints new chairperson
20th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

London-listed rare earth elements exploration and development company Altona has appointed Simon Charles chairperson, with immediate effect. Charles is a Marriott Harrison solicitor and senior... 


Not-so-rare earths: Ample supply weighs on prices of key minerals group
Not-so-rare earths: Ample supply weighs on prices of key minerals group
20th August 2024 By: Reuters

Weak demand for rare earths combined with ample supplies are weighing on prices of the group of 17 minerals used in technologies from lasers to EVs, with little near-term catalyst in sight,... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


Wilkinson announces new investments in Saskatchewan critical minerals
16th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced new funding of more than C$16-million to support the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) in Saskatoon. The funding builds on... 


Dawie Roodt
Be prepared for new economic future as biggest Electra Mining Africa show approaches
14th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s preparation for a brand new economic future is coinciding with the biggest ever Electra Mining Africa show, which takes place in Johannesburg, from September 2-6. Five interconnected... 


American Rare Earths restructures to accelerate Wyoming project
American Rare Earths restructures to accelerate Wyoming project
12th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed American Rare Earths (AAR) has announced operational and structural changes aimed at advancing the Halleck Creek project, in Wyoming. Following a strategic review, the board has... 


WA govt moves to expedite mining approvals
WA govt moves to expedite mining approvals
8th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has announced more support for the mining industry by expediting approvals, streamlining the approvals process and providing incentives to explorers. The... 


Astron appoints GM for Donald rare earths project
8th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Astron has appointed Grant Huggins as general manager (GM) for operations, tasking him with managing the Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, in Victoria. In his role, Huggins... 


A uranium mine in Namibia
Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating
8th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Namibia said less than half of the mining projects it has approved are in operation, prompting the government to take a tougher stance on issuing permits. Just 68 of the 162 licenses approved by... 


Kavango identifies new gold structures at Nara, releases technical report for Ditau
5th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Kavango Resources has identified several new, previously unknown induced polarisation (IP) zones at its Nara gold exploration project, in Zimbabwe, in addition to further extensions... 


Australian critical mineral explorers, developers and producers face uncertainty - Deloitte
Australian critical mineral explorers, developers and producers face uncertainty - Deloitte
5th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The global trade and investment environment for critical minerals is rapidly changing and Australian critical mineral explorers, developers and producers need to understand the implications for... 


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