Trump eyes seabed minerals to rival China: FT
U.S. President Donald Trump is in the process of drafting an executive order that would enable America to stockpile the wealth of critical minerals found on the Pacific Ocean seabed,…
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Joint Venture Article: BacTech’s new process harvests metals, fertilizer from mine waste
There are piles of mine waste across the globe. Much of that waste is rich in low-grade metals, but they’re costly and complex to process. Now, BacTech Environmental (CSE: BAC; US-OTC:…
PDAC JV video: New Zealand aims to fast-track mining
New Zealand is holding up its fast-track and “one-stop shop” legislation as ways to streamline project approvals and reinvigorate the economy, resources minister Shane Jones says. The new processes are…
PDAC Video: Critical Metals advances key green energy projects in Europe
Critical Metals Corp (Nasdaq: CRML) is preparing to become Europe’s first spodumene producer after it recently received environmental approvals for its Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria, CEO Tony Sage says….
PDAC Video: American Rare Earths eyes 2029 production of enormous deposit
American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR; US-OTC: ARRNF) is working on releasing a pre-feasibility study for its Halleck Creek project in Wyoming by the end of the year, CEO Chris Gibbs…
Carney would OK projects in two years to Poilievre’s one
Liberal leader Mark Carney is pledging to expand Canada’s mineral exploration tax credit and approve resource projects within two years through a dedicated office. Carney, who faces main challenger Pierre…
China retaliates with more curbs on rare earth exports
China fought back against United States President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs Friday by slapping immediate export restrictions on key rare earth elements in a move that could potentially endanger the…
Diversify trade to survive tariffs, O’Toole says
Canada must respond to U.S. tariffs by finding new European trade partners in defence, the energy transition and green technology, according to the former head of the country’s Conservative Party….
Crater Lake’s scandium resource boosted 38%
Scandium Canada (TSXV: SCD) said new data show a 38% increase in indicated resources at its Crater Lake project in northern Quebec. Indicated resources in Crater Lake’s TG zone are…
Ukraine mineral reserves likely too small to spur foreign miner rush: report
Persistent security concerns and widespread skepticism over the size of Ukraine’s mineral reserves mean Western resource investment in the country is unlikely to take off anytime soon even if a…
PDAC video: Energy Fuels produces rare earths using fast process, CEO says
Energy Fuels (NYSE-A: UUUU; TSX: EFR) has commissioned a $20-million rare earths separation plant in Utah in record time, CEO Mark Chalmers says in a new video. It made on-spec…
Greenland rare earth project valued at $3B
The PEA demonstrates an internal rate of return (IRR) of approximately 180%.