China-Japan rare earth spat curbs exports
China’s threats this week to restrict rare earths exports to Japan could harm the Japanese economy and manufacturers, which heavily depend on China for supplies of the critical minerals. China’s…
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Energy Fuels’ mineral sands project value up 80%
An updated feasibility study for Energy Fuels’ (TSX: EFR; NYSE: UUUU) Vara Mada heavy mineral sands (HMS) project in Madagascar almost doubles its value over the initial study while adding…
Venezuelan neglect scars mining potential: analysts
Venezuela has significant mineral resources including gold reserves rivalling Peru and Brazil and large dormant projects the government seized more than a decade ago as companies and investors size up…
Critical Metals to build pilot plant in Greenland
Rare earth developer Critical Metals (Nasdaq: CRML) surged on Wednesday as it approved the construction of a multi-use storage and pilot facility in Greenland to support its Tanbreez project. In…
Mineral, metal prices to edge higher: Fitch’s BMI
Most mineral and metal prices are expected to increase slightly this year as robust demand and tighter supply combine with declining tariff uncertainties, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch…
TNM Editorial: Banner year
If it hasn’t been clear since “critical minerals” entered the popular lexicon in 2022, it sure is now: we’re living in one of the greatest periods to be part of…
Japan to test mining rare earths from deep seabed mud
Japan will conduct a month-long test to extract rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed near the remote Minamitorishima Island, marking a first-of-its-kind effort to continuously lift material from about 6,000…
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
Brazil has postponed a long-awaited auction of mineral exploration areas rich in critical minerals after its mining regulator said it lacks the resources to move forward. The National Mining Agency…
Utah rare earths find significant for America
A Utah-based mining company says it has discovered a massive deposit of rare earths and other critical minerals, calling it potentially “one of North America’s most significant” finds to date….
U.S. mining revival gradual not explosive: industry group
Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.
Study spotlights deep-sea mining’s impact on species
The largest study yet on the ecological impacts of deep-sea mining – commissioned by its leading proponent, The Metals Co. (Nasdaq: TMC) – has found a steep drop in seabed…
Rare earth trade talks top mining trends: Wood Mac
The shift of rare earth elements to the centre of global trade negotiations is a leading trend in mining, according to a new report by natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie….