Mining for minerals is not a European business
The EU wants to revive mining in Europe. One stumbling block: it does not have the money to give its ambitions the foundations they need....
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Europe’s hunt for critical raw materials
Your mobile has them. Your laptop as well. They are likely in the toothbrush you used this morning. E-scooters are full of them. So are...
Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import and process rare earths
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd., the Australian mining giant, recently breathed a sigh of relief. Malaysia’s government granted the firm a pivotal extension on their operating...
Malaysian government gives Lynas Rare Earths green light to import and process rare earths
Malaysia’s government said Tuesday it will allow Lynas Rare Earth to continue to import and process rare earths until March 2026, after the Australian miner...
Rockfire Resources confirms presence of high-grade germanium and gallium in Greece
The existence of deposits of scarce metals germanium and gallium in Greece was confirmed by exploration company Rockfire Resources after its latest drill at Molaoi...
How the US can build better strategic partnerships in Africa to secure critical minerals
The next industrial revolution will be anchored in critical and rare-earth minerals, and because most modern technologies are defense-related, many of these minerals are strategic...
Ionic wins licence in Uganda for rare earth elements mining
Australian mineral exploration company Ionic Rare Earths has secured a large-scale mining licence from the Ugandan Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) for the...
Brazil starts to tap its rare earth reserves
The Mineração Serra Verde project, owned by energy transition-focused private equity firm Denham Capital, is in the final stages of commissioning and is scheduled to...
China’s rare earths dominance in focus after graphite export curbs
China said on Friday it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security in its latest action to control supplies of...
Franzefoss Minerals and REE Minerals to develop Europe’s largest deposit of light rare earth elements
Franzefoss Minerals invests in REE Minerals Holding to develop the Fen field, which contains large quantities of rare earth elements. These elements are indispensable in...